The Clockwork Crow
by Catherine Fisher
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Pub Date 4 Oct 2018 | Archive Date 15 Jun 2020
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Description
The first book in the award-winning magical trilogy by Catherine Fisher.
The Clockwork Crow is a mysterious gothic Christmas tale set in a frost-bound Victorian country mansion. When orphaned Seren Rees is given a mysterious package by a strange and frightened man on her way to her new home, she reluctantly takes it with her. But what is in the parcel? Who are the Family who must not be spoken of, and can the Crow help Seren find Tom, before the owner of the parcel finds her?
Read the The Clockwork Crow and The Velvet Fox before the last in the trilogy The Midnight Swan publishes on 1 October 2020.
A Note From the Publisher
Catherine Fisher is an acclaimed poet and children’s author who lives in Newport, South East Wales. Her bestselling books include The Snow-Walker trilogy, the Oracle trilogy, the Incarceron series and the Chronoptika series. Catherine was Wales’ first Young People’s Laureate (2011-2013) and has won a number of awards for her work. Follow Catherine on Twitter @FisherAuthor
Advance Praise
Winner of the Tir na n-Og Award 2019 | Included in the BookTrust Great Books Guide 2019 | Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Awards 2019 | Shortlisted for the Independent Bookshop Week Book Award 2019 | Shortlisted for the YBB Book Awards 2020 | Shortlisted for the 2020 Ealing Junior Book Award
‘Rich in evocative detail and multidimensional characters, this wintry enchantment is suspenseful, resonant of folk tales and perfect to curl up with in the cold.’ Nicolette Jones, Children’s Books of the Year, The Sunday Times
‘Masterpiece for 7-11s … Catherine Fisher is an author of dazzling magical adventures… Like Joan Aiken and Evan Ibbotson before her, Fisher’s crystalline prose shimmers with shivery magic that will entice even a reluctant reader.’ Amanda Craig, New Statesman
‘Magical, atmospheric – funny, this is a slice of Victorian creepiness and a seasonal treat’ Sally Morris, Daily Mail
‘Children of ten and older will find themselves pleasurably lost in this enchanting, candlelit delight.’ Philip Womack, Literary Review
‘Full of deep fairytale resonance, Fisher’s writing stands out in the mind’s eye like blood drops on snow.’ Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian
‘Gripping and magical, a perfect snowy holiday read for children (and me).’ Daniel Hahn, Spectator
‘Drawing on Welsh folklore, the story is both magical and fantastic. Catherine’s writing sparkles with energy and, quite often, one finds oneself rereading sections and marvelling at the talent of this extraordinary author. The wintery and Christmassy atmospheric prose entertains in bucketloads.’ Simon Fisher, TES
‘Set in a gothic mansion in a landscape of frost and snow, this is a spellbinding story full of excitement and magic. It’s an enthralling Christmas mystery, just right for reading on winter nights.’ The Week Junior Book of the Week
‘The Clockwork Crow is a perfectly pitched middle grade story that doesn’t put a foot wrong. Seren is a spunky, brave and determined heroine and this book is completely gripping from first page to last, poetic without being difficult to read. Catherine Fisher is a wonderfully accomplished writer. This is a highly recommended story.’ BookTrust
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| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781910080849 |
| PRICE | US$10.99 (USD) |
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