Review: Sad at the Start, but Touching
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 19, 2012
Please don't judge this book by the tone of the opening preview.  It's very sad because Hammer "Hammie" Hawk's father died, eaten by a cat.  Trust me, and the other reviewers when we say it gets touching by the end!  Hammie and his sister, Holly, are young hawks trying to cope with that while living with their mother in their grandparents' place.  If they weren't written as hawks with a flight theme as a metaphor, they could easily be assumed to be human children with human problems.I'd use this book as a stepping stone for young readers as they graduate past their picture books, but before they move on to young adult novels.  Granted, it's not "Ralph S. Mouse," but it's still well worth the time for aspiring youngsters.  Five stars.