Charlie's Raven

By Jean Craighead George

A boy must protect a wild raven from mountain dangers.

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208 pages· 40,523 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Charlie finds himself bonded with Blue Sky, a raven with a spirited nature. As Blue Sky grows, Charlie faces the challenge of safeguarding his feathered friend from the perils of the Teton Mountains. With his grandfather's health wavering, Charlie must navigate the complexities of nature and family. Can he ensure Blue Sky's safety amidst the wild's unpredictable threats? This tale weaves together natural history and family dynamics, inviting readers to explore the delicate balance between freedom and protection.

From the publisher

So Charlie brings home Blue Sky, a baby raven with a big personality. Blue Sky imprints on Charlie and becomes a great friend and a source of amazement to the whole family. Granddad, an old naturalist, is intrigued, and he does seem to get better-at least for a while. But caring for a wild creature is very demanding, and as Blue Sky grows, Charlie must find a way to protect him from the many dangers-both natural and human-made-in the rugged Teton Mountains where they live. Weaving natural history, myth, and a family narrative about life and death, Jean Craighead George demonstrates once again why she is one of the most admired children’s writers today. Blue Sky will take his place in readers’ hearts beside Frightful of My Side of the Mountain as one of this author’s most compelling animal characters.

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