Raven Winter

Name: Raven Winter
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Susanna Bailey
ISBN: 9780008507305

Author: Susanna Bailey

Narrator: Kristin Atherton

Unabridged: 6 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Farshore

Published: 01/06/2022

Categories: Children's Fiction, Animal Stories, Science & Nature Stories, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

The brand new novel from the critically-acclaimed author of Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Gill Lewis. ‘A mesmerising voice’ – Joanna Nadin A brand new novel from Susanna Bailey – the bestselling author of and a new star of middle grade contemporary fiction. Ever since Billie’s kind and nature-loving dad went to prison, her life has lost its shine. And now, Mum’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. Raven Winter

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mrs on January 09, 2022

Oh how I have counted down to this! I absolutely adored Otters’ Moon and Snow Foal by Susanna Bailey, so this was a much anticipated January release I knew would beat the Winter blues and warm my heart. And if that wasn’t enough, part of the story is set in the Yorkshire Dales! Forva Yorkshire girl l......more

Goodreads review by Audiobook Accomplice on February 05, 2022

Oh gosh… P’raps middle-grade kids will find their own lives in here, but will it make them wanna go to bed and never get up??? Stunning writing and grand narration? Can’t give 5-stars cuz MAN you or your kid will neeeed a hug afterwards. My Full Review →......more

Goodreads review by Julia on March 08, 2023

Billie lives with her Mam and her mother's partner, the brooding and temperamental Daniel, in a flat. They have recently moved there after Billie's father went to prison for fraud. Billie misses her Dad terribly, particularly the time they shared outdoors, birdwatching and enjoying nature, and canno......more

Goodreads review by Claire on December 08, 2022

Thought this book was written really well and your heart goes out to Billie in the current situation she is in at home and having to get used to such dramatic changes to her home life. (Can I also say I think it is great that at the end of the book that there are supporting words to help children who......more

Goodreads review by Mortisha on December 04, 2024

This is an amazing middle grade book that follows Billie, a young girl that misses her father that went to jail. Her has moved on and is in a new relationship but Billie does not like the new man in her life and vows to find her father now that he is out of jail. With her new friend Bird, a raven th......more

Quotes

REVIEWS FOR SNOW FOAL ‘I absolutely love – it's so truthful, tender and touching. A book to read in a day and remember for a lifetime’ (Dame Jacqueline Wilson, author of Tracy Beaker) ‘A beautiful book with a big heart’ (Gill Lewis, author of Sky Hawk) ‘How much my daughter and I enjoyed Snow Foal! It's a gripping sensitively written book' (Jenny McLachlan, author of ) ‘A mesmerising new voice about a girl that deserves to be heard’ (Joanna Nadin) ‘One of my most highly-anticipated reads of the year’ (Hana Tooke, author of The Unadoptables) ‘shines out with compassion and understanding for the children at its heart. Susanna's writing is delicate and beautifully understated’ (Julia Green) ‘A tender, lyrical tale for a cold winter's night that will lift the spirits and warm the heart’ (Steve Voake) REVIEWS FOR OTTERS’ MOON ‘A beautiful story, immersed in the wild and restorative power of nature. I loved it’ (Gill Lewis, author of Sky Hawk) ‘An excellent book – haunting and lovely. A delightful work of art’ (Anthony McGowan) ‘Sue writes with sensitivity and understanding about two children struggling to navigate complex emotions and situations’ (Julia Green)