Junior Book of the Month: Crow Children by James Dixon

We have five copies of Crow Children by James Dixon, published by Guppy Books, to be won! All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is answer the question at the bottom of the page.

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About Crow Children by James Dixon

When 13-year-old Ava moves into her grandparents' house following the death of her Dad, she isn't expecting much in the way of a fresh start. Her Nana barely recognises her at first, but soon starts spilling old tales of the town – and the crows that bridge the gap between this life and the next, gradually stealing her memories away. Ava isn't sure what to make of this, but when local 'bad boy' Dustin invites her to attend one of his wild rituals to communicate with the crows, she's soon confronted with the truth – and a choice. A chance to get her Nana's memories back. A soul for a soul. But is it really possible to get things back from the other side?

Ancient and powerful magic weaves its way through this artfully written story. An unsettling folkloric tune hums from the opening of the first page and it becomes impossible to look away. Crow Children encompasses the journey of a young girl grieving, searching for meaning and trying to put herself and her family back together after everything feels like it has fallen apart. A cast of rich and compelling characters keeps the pages turning. This is a thought-provoking, supernatural read that is not to be missed this spooky season.

Crow Children contains some emotionally mature content related to the death of a loved one, dementia, and mentions of alcoholism and abuse. Recommended for age 12+.