- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Dutton Children Books; 1 edition (Nov 11 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0525469931
- ISBN-13: 978-0525469933
- Product Dimensions: 21.7 x 14.6 x 1.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 363 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,601,632 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
Grade 4-7-A well-written fantasy set in Norman England. Ten-year-old Wat has a bad leg and is blind in one eye, and because popular superstition associates disabilities with the devil, he is often rejected. While in the forest one day, he witnesses Lord Sherborne's men capturing a pair of baby falcons. They plan to sew the young birds' eyes shut in order to train them. Horrified, he rescues the creatures and carries them back into the wilderness, where he meets an old hermit who has a gift of magic and a deep understanding of nature and its ancient powers. He is also the grandfather the youngster never knew existed. As Wat cares for the falcons, Griswold introduces him to the secrets of the forest and to a magic that allows the boy to cross the boundaries between this world and the spirit world. By story's end, Wat's newfound abilities allow him to save himself from Sherborne's men and to protect the creatures he loves. The author has done a fine job of integrating elements of fantasy into a historical setting. Wat and Griswold are both interesting and appealing characters. Readers will admire the boy's bravery, and many will envy his new life in the forest world.
Jane G. Connor, South Carolina State Library, Columbia
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Jane G. Connor, South Carolina State Library, Columbia
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
From Booklist
Gr. 6-8. Young Wat is the outcast in his medieval English village because of his crippled body and one eye. This doesn't stop him, though, from stealing two baby falcons that were brutally lifted from their nest by Hugh, the local noble's chief huntsman. Fleeing into the forest with the tiny birds tucked into a sack, Wat comes across an old man, who leads him to safety. The man understands the mystical forces of nature, and as he instructs Wat how to conjure these forces, he also reveals his own connection to Wat. Things come to a climax when Wat confronts Hugh and his henchmen and is able to call on the supernatural forces to powerful effect. The author successfully blends rich descriptions of the medieval world and flights of fantasy into an exciting adventure with an ending that suggests a sequel for Wat and his falcons. Todd Morning
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5.0 out of 5 stars
An enchanting read,
By A Customer
This review is from: Falconmaster (Hardcover)
This book was GREAT!! The storyline had me trapped from the very beginning. I really enjoyed the way magic worked in La Fevers' world. I love stories that focus on nature, animals, and magic, and with this story's medieval setting, this book was a perfect match. I would recommend this book to anyone.
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Poor Wat, the Wizard, and Falcons, Oh My!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Falconmaster (Hardcover)
This book had a falcon-like hold on me from its galloping start to the deeply satisfying ending. One wonders if author R.L. LaFevers hasn't swallowed whole a young medieval boy who now channels through her. This story works on so many levels-- it has universal appeal in its classic battle of the archetypes, and Wat, with his physical challenges, is an unlikely but noble hero. Wat and the old wizard Griswold call up the imperfect best in all of us. This is an amazing first novel. Call me a fantasy convert.
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5.0 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews) 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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WONDERFUL STORY WITH A POSITIVE MESSAGE!,
By D. Weinstein - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Falconmaster (Hardcover)
I am a mom who is taking dictation from my son, Connor. We read this book together and I secretly loved it as much as him!
"It was one of my favorite books in the world. Even though Wat had disabilities, he had even more special ABILITIES. His disabilities made him strong, and gave him a heartfelt sense of justice. I don't want to give the story away, but in the end Wat did something I have always wanted to do! You have to read this story to find out what. His love for falcons was amazing". 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Poor Wat, the Wizard, and Falcons, Oh My!,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Falconmaster (Hardcover)
This book had a falcon-like hold on me from its galloping start to the deeply satisfying ending. One wonders if author R.L. LaFevers hasn't swallowed whole a young medieval boy who now channels through her. This story works on so many levels-- it has universal appeal in its classic battle of the archetypes, and Wat, with his physical challenges, is an unlikely but noble hero. Wat and the old wizard Griswold call up the imperfect best in all of us. This is an amazing first novel. Call me a fantasy convert. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An enchanting read,
A Kid's Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Falconmaster (Hardcover)
This book was GREAT!! The storyline had me trapped from the very beginning. I really enjoyed the way magic worked in La Fevers' world. I love stories that focus on nature, animals, and magic, and with this story's medieval setting, this book was a perfect match. I would recommend this book to anyone.
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