The Raven's Song

The Raven's Song is a gripping speculative fiction novel intertwining two timelines with environmental and cultural themes. Shelby and her friend Davy live in a meticulously managed community but discover a jungle beyond its borders filled with secrets. Through powerful storytelling, this novel explores climate change, pandemics, and conservation with rich symbolism and emotional depth. It is a profound and thought-provoking read for older children, shortlisted for the 2023 CBCA Younger Reader award.

Educational Benefits:

• Fosters critical thinking about environmental and societal issues.
• Encourages empathy through deep character development.
• Supports understanding of literary themes and motifs.
• Engages readers with ethical questions related to community and survival.

Classroom Ideas:

• Analyse symbolism and motifs in literature discussions.
• Research projects on climate change and its impacts.
• Creative writing inspired by dystopian futures.
• Debates on ethical community living and conservation.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for 10 years and up
• Dimensions: Standard novel size