Orphan Seren Rhys is on her way to a new life at the remote country mansion of Plas-y-Fran when she is given a package by a stranger late at night in an empty train station. The package contains a crotchety, mechanical talking crow, which Seren reluctantly brings to her new home. But when she gets there, the happy Christmas she had hoped for turns out to be an illusion — the young son of the house, Tomos, has been missing for almost a year, rumored to have been taken by the fairies.
With the Crow’s reluctant help and a little winter magic, Seren sets off on a perilous journey to bring Tomos home. Evoking the classic fantasy adventures of Joan Aiken and Eva Ibbotson, this darkly delightful novel from New York Times best-selling author Catherine Fisher glimmers with wonders. Seren's adventures continue in the sequel, The Velvet Fox.
"In her characteristic style, Fisher crafts an elaborate fantasy from deceptively simple language. Seren is a sharp, saucy narrator whose constant puzzlement at others’ consternation over her impertinence provides running amusement.... A richly atmospheric page-turner — readers will eagerly anticipate the forthcoming sequel." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 9 - 12 |
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Author | Catherine Fisher |
ISBN | 1536214914 |
Publication Date | Sep 8, 2020 |
Publisher | Walker Books US |
Series Name | The Clockwork Crow |
Language | English |