"The tender and memorable story of a boy whose encounter with a wild animal brings new hope and understanding"
Kenneth Steven’s tender story of a boy healed through an encounter with a wild animal is a moving demonstration of the transformative power of love and of nature.
Douglas is grieving his mother who died just a year ago, school is difficult, and his father is suffering just as much, while the approach of Christmas only adds to their sadness. But Douglas’ discovery of an injured greylag goose changes things. Not only does caring for Silverwing give Douglas a focus, it brings him closer to his father, and reveals new connections to his mother too.
Douglas finds an outlet for his feelings through art, drawing painstaking charcoal portraits of Silverwing, and even when the bird rejoins the other wild geese, we understand that Douglas has developed a new strength and a resilience that will remain with him forever. Set in Argyll in the depths of winter, this is deeply moving but filled with moments of tangible joy; the sort of story that remains with readers for a long time.
This is a book to recommend to fans of Gill Lewis, another author who understands the power of nature to heal and forge connections.
A beautiful story about ten-year-old Douglas who has recently lost his mother to cancer. The boy and his father haven't been able to communicate since her death, and the house is a place of sadness.
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A beautiful story about ten-year-old Douglas who has recently lost his mother to cancer. The boy and his father haven't been able to communicate since her death, and the house is a place of sadness.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Silverwing and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Silverwing features in the following genres: Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, PSHE: Bereavement and Grief, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Silverwing was written by Kenneth Steven and published by Neem Tree Press Limited
Silverwing has 100 pages
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