The Crowstarver

By: Dick King-Smith

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Paperback | 1 July 1999 | Edition Number 1

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Paperback
192 Pages

Age
12 - 17

Dimensions(cm)
19.8 x 13.0 x 1.3

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A touching novel about the relationship between man and beast from a true master of storytelling.

Crowstarving was the ideal job for Spider - he was on his own - yet never alone, for all around him were animals of one sort or another.

Discovered as a foundling in a lambing pen, Spider Sparrow grows up surrounded by animals. From sheep and horses to wild otters and foxes, Spider loves them all, even the crows he must scare away the newly sown wheat.

Amazingly, every animal who meets Spider implicitly trusts the young boy. This magical rapport is Spider''s unique gift, but nothing else in his tough life is so easy.

Industry Reviews

"Unflinching realism . . . A darkly atmospheric thriller" * Guardian * "A finely crafted book . . . Revelling in description and imagery . . . Dick King-Smith is an exceptional writer" * Books for Keeps * "A powerful and heartwarming story" * TES * "This book demonstrates everything everything that is good avout writing for children. It is a book of love and wonder thoroughly recommended to adults and young people alike" * Carousel *

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