From the publisher's website:

"In a London flat, two young boys face the unbearable sadness of their mother's sudden death. Their father, a Ted Hughes scholar and scruffy romantic, imagines a future of well-meaning visitors and emptiness.

In this moment of despair they are visited by Crow - antagonist, trickster, healer, babysitter. This sentimental bird is drawn to the grieving family and threatens to stay until they no longer need him.

This extraordinary debut, full of unexpected humour and emotional truth, marks the arrival of a thrilling and significant new talent."

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Winner of the International Dylan Thomas Prize 2016 in partnership with Swansea University, and shortlisted for the Goldsmiths Prize, and the Guardian First Book Award. First published in 2015.

Original, outstanding, unforgettable. A little gem. I think I need to get a copy for my PC shelf, too.

This one, however, will now start its journey towards Australia as a wishlist RABCK. Enjoy!

Wow - a letterbox surprise!! Thank you so much for this unexpected RABCK, Annimanni. :D

It looks really interesting and has had many positive (and genuine) reviews. I'm looking forward to reading it. Thanks again.