A Quick Look At Owls in Fantasy

August 4 was International Owl Awareness Day, which prompted reflection on the frequency with which owls feature in Fantasy literature. So in slightly belated recognition of the day, here are a few examples that sprang to mind — starting with Owl (or sometimes ‘Wol’) in AA Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh books.

The Owl Service by Alan Garner was published as Middle Grade fiction, but I believe this reworking of the Mabiniogion’s tale of Blodeuwedd, the woman of flowers, has crossover appeal. Needless t...