Crow Children
Published on 3. July 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-916558-46-5 (ISBN)
Description
Unsure where she fits in at her new school and reeling from the unexpected death of her dad, Ava finds herself drawn to Dustin, a troubled older boy who performs rituals in the woods to communicate with the crows, messengers between this world and the afterlife. When the crows offer to return her beloved nan's memories, Ava must decide whether she will pay their price and exchange a soul for a soul.
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Thirteen-year-old Ava must decide whether to make a deal with the crows, messengers between this world and the afterlife. Will she sacrifice a soul in order for her beloved nan's memories to be restored?More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 12 to 16 years
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
168 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-916558-46-5 (9781916558465)
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Person
James Dixon is a London-born, Glasgow-based novelist, poet, and playwright. His debut novel, The Unrivalled Transcendence of Willem J. Gyle (Thistle, 2017) was shortlisted for the 2018 Somerset Maugham Award by the Society of Authors. His debut play, It's My Turn, was performed as part of the 2019 Edinburgh Science Festival, aimed at younger audiences. James's first book for children, The Billow Maiden, was published by Guppy in 2022.