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Song of the Crow

Layne Maheu (2006)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.46

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Synopsis

From the moment that he looks down on the ancient gray head of Noah, who is swinging his stone axe, the narrating crow in this unique and remarkable epic knows that these creators called Man are trouble. He senses, too, that the natural order of things is about to change.

Is Song of the Crow appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A crow narrates the story of Noah's Ark from an animal perspective. Contains themes of environmental change, natural disaster (the flood), and animal death, presented through literary prose.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal death, death, and flood/natural disaster.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Readers who love animal perspectives and reimagined classic stories will enjoy seeing the Noah's Ark tale through a crow's eyes.

Tags

Literary FictionAnimal PerspectiveBiblical RetellingEcological Fantasy