Jocko the Raven
Jocko the Raven by Phil Ellsworth DVM is a children’s book published by Outskirts Press on April 24, 2024. This 46-page edition, written in English, presents the story of Jocko, a raven who experiences an unexpected fall and finds himself in the care of humans. As he navigates this new reality, Jocko begins to share his story in his own voice, offering a unique perspective on his experiences.
Readers will discover a narrative inspired by a real raven, aimed at elementary-school audiences. The story not only entertains but also imparts gentle lessons that may resonate with young readers as they grow. With themes centered around animals and birds, Jocko the Raven encourages reflection on challenges faced by teens, such as bullying and drug use, while promoting hope and resilience.
Official synopsis Publisher
Jocko has been living a very raven life: flying, cawing, eating-
Until suddenly…Jocko is falling! This isn’t how it’s supposed to be at all! The ground rushes up fast-
The next thing Jocko knows, he’s looking into the kind, and worried, faces of humans.
And then something happens that is very not-raven (though if any creature could manage this, it would be the smart and curious raven):
Jocko begins to tell his story, with his own voice.
Inspired by a real raven brought to his animal hospital in the 1970s, author Phil Ellsworth, DVM, wrote Jocko the Raven for elementary-school readers; it’s a sweet and engaging story. But he also wrote it with the hopes that the gently presented lessons will linger with young readers as they age. Teens face a lot of scary challenges-from bullying to drug use-and if they can remember the lessons Jocko shared, they might remember hope as well and quickly find a path forward.
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