After Marcy's mother is severely injured in a car accident, her father sends her to live a dream. Marcy can't believe her luck! She is to be schooled in a real castle! Overly imaginative she and her friend, Ryan, begin their stay asking themselves, "Does every castle really have a ghost? Or werewolves?" Even scarier, once they've visited the castle roof, they find giant, black monster birds sitting there. Oh no! Ravens? Aren't they dangerous? Aren't they vicious? Don't they always stay hidden until Halloween? Marcy and Ryan embark on a deeply moving, educational journey to learn about the smartest birds in the world. Add to that a treasure hunt and you have an exciting tale for kids of all ages. Award-winning writer, poet and artist, Angel Dunworth creates a fictional world, that teaches kids the truth about corvids. She seamlessly goes about the business of "un-demonizing" one of nature's true miracles. Through her illustrations, factoids and fast-paced plot these birds are brought to life.
The Ravens of Castle Keep,
educates, entertains and enlightens. It's a great addition to any bookshelf.