The Crowstarver

by Dick King-Smith

Found as a baby in a lambing pen, Spider Sparrow is raised among animals of all kinds. From gentle sheep and sturdy horses to wild otters, foxes, and even the crows he’s meant to chase from the wheat fields—Spider loves them all.

Incredibly, every creature he encounters seems to sense something special and trusts him completely. This rare connection is Spider’s gift—but in a hard and often unforgiving world, it’s the only thing that comes easily to him.

Themes

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  • Abandonment
  • Pre World War II Britain
  • Empathy
  • Disability
  • Love
  • Understanding
  • Trust