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Like many another tale set in the pre-war rural world of the English countryside, The Crowstarver by best-selling children's author Dick King-Smith, tells about a close-knit farming community and the ways of animals and birds. But this is a story of country life with a difference. Joy comes to a childless shepherd and his wife when a baby found lying in the straw of a sheep pen becomes their very own child. As he grows up it becomes clear that Spider is not "normal". Although he can't think or speak like other children, he can understand and communicate with animals. In this deceptively simple story the ordinary and the natural are transfused with the extraordinary and the wonderful. The tale has elements of a fairy story and yet remains rooted in a realistically described, historically accurate, everyday world. The combination of elements creates a powerful, poignant, thought-provoking read for all 9 to 11-year-olds. --Tamsin Palmer
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A touching novel about the relationship between man and beast from a true master of storytelling
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book, years ago because i had enjoyed sharing all Dick's books with my children and felt confident that this would please us. It did more than that! We learned that Spider needed our respect and our tolerance, as did his adoptive parents. The compassion that they showed can sometimes be forgotten in our modern world. I work as a TA and have often had to search my soul for patience and dig deep for the energy required to assist the learning of children in schools today. If only we could let our children experience a country childhood and become closely acquainted with the flora and fauna as described by this masterful storyteller all our souls would be the richer. When acceptance of our differences and inclusion is encouraged in society The Crowstarver should be on the curriculum, at home if not in school. Buy this book its a classic and its a beautiful poignant lesson in human nature.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This book is really well written and has a great storyline. Its not really my type of book so I didn't like it as much as I could have. But if you like animals you will love this brilliant book from Dick King-Smith.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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My two sons, Joseph 6 and Samuel 9 years, listened enraptured to this story of a 'simple' boy who has a very magical way with animals. The story was beautifully written and the boys repeatedly asked to hear more of it. I also was enthralled by it. The book prompted some good discussion on the subject of the mentally-handicapped too, which can be hard for young ones to understand. They are still talking about it two weeks after finishing. A really good read.
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