Raven Winter by Susanna Bailey

The Blurb On The Back:

She stared down, as fright-frozen as the creature she was holding …

Ever since Billie’s kind and nature-loving dad went to prison, her life has lost its shine. And now, Mam’s new boyfriend has moved in and home is full of sharp-glass silences. Billie’s never felt more alone.

Until one day she discovers an injured young raven and in nursing him back to life, Billie finds friendship, hope and a letter that might bring her one step closer to reuniting with Dad.

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The Verdict:

Susanna Bailey’s richly written, moving standalone novel for readers aged 9+ follows a young girl living in an abusive household who finds hope nursing a sick raven. Bailey uses vivid description to convey Billie’s love of nature and her emotional response to living with a controlling, cruel man. It’s a sophisticated read but done in a way that readers will find easy to understand and I’d check out Bailey’s other books on the strength of it.

Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.