The Clockwork Crow
The Clockwork Crow by Catherine Fisher is a reprint edition published by Candlewick Press on September 28, 2021. This 208-page novel is presented in English and immerses readers in a tale that evokes classic fantasy adventures. The story follows orphan Seren Rhys as she embarks on a journey to her new home at the remote mansion of Plas-y Fran, where she encounters a mysterious package containing a mechanical talking crow. As Seren navigates her new life, she discovers that the festive atmosphere she anticipated is overshadowed by the disappearance of the young son of the house, Tomos, who is rumored to have been taken by fairies.
Readers will find an engaging narrative that intertwines elements of fantasy and magic with themes of family and belonging. With the reluctant assistance of the crow, Seren embarks on a perilous quest to rescue Tomos, exploring the enchanting yet dark aspects of her surroundings. Set against the backdrop of frost-bound Victorian Wales, this story delves into the complexities of orphanhood and the bonds that define family. The Clockwork Crow offers a captivating experience for those interested in juvenile fiction and fairy tales, inviting readers to explore a world filled with wonder and adventure.
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Evoking the classic fantasy adventures of Joan Aiken and Eva Ibbotson, this darkly delightful new novel from New York Times best-selling author Catherine Fisher glimmers with winter magic.
Orphan Seren Rhys is on her way to a new life at the remote country mansion of Plas-y Fran when she is given a package by a stranger late at night in an empty train station. The package contains a crotchety, mechanical talking crow, which Seren reluctantly brings to her new home. But when she gets there, the happy Christmas she had hoped for turns out to be an illusion—the young son of the house, Tomos, has been missing for almost a year, rumored to have been taken by the fairies. With the Crow’s reluctant help and a little winter magic, Seren sets off on a perilous journey to bring Tomos home. An enthralling story of family and belonging set in frost-bound Victorian Wales.
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