Arlo and the Raven

Written & illustrated by Lucy Fleming

A winged boy seeks belonging, unaware a new neighbor holds the key to friendship.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Arlo, a boy with midnight blue wings, yearns for a flock to call his own. Living alone on a clifftop, he delights in solo flights but craves companionship. When a noisy raven moves in next door, Arlo's emotions swirl. Yet, this unexpected neighbor might just be the friend Arlo needs. As they bond over shared adventures, Arlo discovers the joy of friendship and finds himself surrounded by a new flock. Will Arlo finally feel at home among the clouds? Dive into this enchanting tale of discovery and belonging.

From the publisher

A boy with wings of midnight blue searches the skies for a flock where he belongs, not realizing that the raven next door is waiting for a friend. This story created by a New York Times best-selling illustrator soars with imagination. Arlo lives alone among the clouds on a craggy clifftop. He loves to fly, doing loop-the-loops and skimming the sea with his feathery wing tips. But he longs for a flock, to fit in with the birds who fly all together. One day, Arlo hears an awful clattering, a tip-tap-tapping, right outside his home. Raven has moved in with his collection of found things–shiny and sharp, heavy and stub-your-toe big–and is noisily building a house. Arlo’s feelings brew like a storm! But Arlo soon discovers Raven is an understanding friend and that they can make great things together. Soon more friends of a feather are flocking together, and Arlo is finally found. Sweet illustrations bring this fantastical story to life.

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