The Clockwork Crow

Catherine Fisher — 2021

Evoking the classic fantasy adventures of Joan Aiken and Eva Ibbotson, this darkly delightful new novel from New York Times best-selling author Catherine Fisher glimmers with winter magic. Orphan Seren Rhys is on her way to a new life at the remote country mansion of Plas-y Fran when she is given a package by a stranger late at night in an empty train station. The package contains a crotchety, mechanical talking crow, which Seren reluctantly brings to her new home. But when she gets there, the happy Christmas she had hoped for turns out to be an illusion--the young son of the house, Tomos, has been missing for almost a year, rumored to have been taken by the fairies. With the Crow's reluctant help and a little winter magic, Seren sets off on a perilous journey to bring Tomos home. An enthralling story of family and belonging set in frost-bound Victorian Wales.

Reviews

Nickie Mohler@hazelreads1

Nov 18, 2021

Seren is an orphan. She learns that her godfather has agreed to take her in. On the trip there, she is given a mysterious package at the train station. Once she gets to her new home, she will try to figure out how to get it back to its owner. She is so excited for her new life. She's heard that the family lives in a mansion and are quite rich. She'll be there just in time to have a wonderful Christmas. But when she arrives, the place is dark and cold. The disappearance of the young boy named Tomos has left a black cloud over the mansion. It's as if all the happiness disappeared with him. Seren decides to find him and make everything right again. This is a great story. I love Seren. She is fearless. I look forward to the rest of the series. I received a copy from Net Galley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Manon van Heumen@womanon

Aug 27, 2021

This was amazing, and I cannot wait to continue the series!

Lisa Beasley@carefulofbooks

Aug 18, 2021

This was a really easy to read quick middle grade. I really liked our main character and the crow was great. I thought the book was well paced and gave just enough information to keep me going. I really hope there is a continuation as I'd love to find out more about the crow and his history.

Seren Johnston@starj2978

Feb 5, 2022

Elizabeth Hisserich@lizhiss

Nov 16, 2021