The Battle Of Boxhill

Ryker, a young peregrine falcon, is being given a hunting lesson by his father when they notice a flock of ravens attacking their family by the chalk cliffs they call home. They race back to help by Ryker is knocked unconcious in the battle. When he wakes, he realises his parents and partner are missing. As if this wasn't bad enough, he finds him un-hatched chicks are no longer in their nest.

Ryker pushes thoughts ot personal safety to one side and embarks on a journey of discovery. He must unite the oppressed birds in the forest so that they will rise up and help save his family from the evil gamekeeper and his enforcer, Dillon, a raven with a mean streak and a foul temper. But Ryker is young and inexperienced in the ways of the world and he doesn't yet know who to trust...

Set in the Surrey hills, but with adventures spreading into London and beyond, this is a beautifully written, pacey and engaging children's story with scenes of nature red in tooth and claw that will also appeal to older readers. It's packed with non-stop action, fascinating characters and plenty of excitement.