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The Guardians of Ga’Hoole Swoops Onto the Big Screen

What should I read? If you like "The Guardians of Ga'Hoole," try these, too

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Kids love books in series, and Hollywood has caught on. This weekend Warner Brothers will release in 3D animation the movie version of Kathryn Lasky's The Guardians of Ga'Hoole.  The film, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole, is based on the first three books in the 15 book series about Soren, Gylfie, Twilight and Digger, four owls who've joined forces to fight a fierce enemy. 

Whenever the movie version of a book is released, library shelves are emptied of the title. While you're on the wait list for  The Guardians of Ga'Hoole, or if you've already read it, you might also like these books.

Poppy by Avi
When Poppy's boyfriend is killed by the owl who rules Dimwood forest, the deer mouse's troubles have only just begun. 

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  1. Poppy
  2. Ragweed
  3. Poppy & Rye
  4. Ereth's Birthday
  5. Poppy's Return
  6. Poppy and Ereth

Warriors by Erin Hunter
House cat Rusty ventures into the forest and encounters the treachery of four cat clans.

  1. Into the Wild
  2. Fire and Ice
  3. Forest of Secrets
  4. Rising Storm
  5. A Dangerous Path
  6. The Darkest Hour

Redwall by Brian Jacques
The mouse Matthias overcomes danger and despair to save his friends at Redwall Abbey.

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  1. Redwall
  2. Mossflower
  3. Mattimeo
  4. Mariel of Redwall
  5. Salamandastron
  6. Martin the Warrior
  7. The Bellmaker
  8. Outcast of Redwall
  9. The Pearls of Lutra
  10. The Long Patrol
  11. Marlfox
  12. The Legend of Luke
  13. Lord Brocktree
  14. Taggerung
  15. Triss
  16. Loamhedge
  17. Rakkety Tam
  18. High Rhulain
  19. Eulalia!
  20. Doomwyte
  21. The Sable Quean

The Chronicles of Chrestomanci by Diana Wynne Jones
Trouble begins when Cat and his siser Gwendolyn move into Chrestomanci Castle.

  1. Charmed Life
  2. The Lives of Christopher Chant
  3. The Magicians of Caprona
  4. Witch Week
  5. Conrad's Fate
  6. The Pinhoe Egg

The Mistmantle Chronicles by M. I. McAllister
A newborn squirrel rescued from death discovers his powerful destiny on the island of Mistmantle.

  1. Urchin of the Riding Stars
  2. Urchin and the Heartstone
  3. The Heir of Mistmantle
  4. Urchin and the Raven War
  5. Urchin and the Rage Tide

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert O'Brien
A widowed field mouse seeks the help of former laboratory rats to save her home.

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