Callanish cover

Callanish

by William Horwood

Creggan, a captured Golden Eagle, is losing the will to live. Another captured eagle, Minch is determined to teach Creggan not to forget about freedom. The zoo sweeper, Mr Wolski is haunted by captivity - his and theirs. But Callanish is calling. This story is dedicated to Goldie, the eagle that escaped briefly from London zoo in 1965.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?