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Raven Winter

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What to expect

The brand new novel from the critically-acclaimed author of Snow Foal and Otters' Moon. 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 Snow Foal 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 is the story of friendship, family and the belief in a very special relationship with a young raven set against the beautiful and the wintery backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales.

Critics Review

nREVIEWS FOR SNOW FOALn

u2018I absolutely love Snow Foal u2013 it's so truthful, tender and touching. A book to read in a day and remember for a lifetimeu2019 (Dame Jacqueline Wilson, author of Tracy Beaker)

u2018A beautiful book with a big heartu2019 (Gill Lewis, author of Sky Hawk)

u2018How much my daughter and I enjoyed Snow Foal! It's a gripping sensitively written book' (Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar)

u2018A mesmerising new voice about a girl that deserves to be heardu2019 (Joanna Nadin)

u2018One of my most highly-anticipated reads of the yearu2019 (Hana Tooke, author of The Unadoptables)

u2018Snow Foal shines out with compassion and understanding for the children at its heart. Susanna's writing is delicate and beautifully understatedu2019 (Julia Green)

u2018A tender, lyrical tale for a cold winter's night that will lift the spirits and warm the heartu2019 (Steve Voake)

nREVIEWS FOR OTTERSu2019 MOONn

u2018A beautiful story, immersed in the wild and restorative power of nature. I loved itu2019 (Gill Lewis, author of Sky Hawk)

u2018An excellent book u2013 haunting and lovely. A delightful work of artu2019 (Anthony McGowan)

u2018Sue writes with sensitivity and understanding about two children struggling to navigate complex emotions and situationsu2019 (Julia Green)

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