The Clockwork Crow
Catherine Fisher
Subjects
- Byd Ffantasi. Anturiaethau o hud a dirgelwch
- Amser hanes. Yn ôl i’r gorffennol
Average rating
A magical story of snow and stars by Catherine Fisher. The Clockwork Crow is a mysterious gothic Christmas tale set in a frost-bound Victorian country mansion. When orphaned Seren Rees is given a mysterious package by a strange and frightened man on her way to her new home, she reluctantly takes it with her. But what is in the parcel? Who are the Family who must not be spoken of, and can the Crow help Seren find Tom, before the owner of the parcel finds her? The Clockwork Crow is a gripping Christmas tale of families and belonging set in snowy Wales from a master storyteller.
Reviews
it was wonderful
Anonymous 21.08.2024
This take takes place during Victorian times. Seren Rhys is an orphan child, who has been asked to live with her parents in their Welsh home. She travels alone by train with only a mysterious package which was handed to her by a tall, skinny man. On board the train she opens the package uncovering the broken parts of mechanical toy. When she arrives at the Big House there are no godparents or their son Tomos anywhere to be seen. Only the stern housekeeper Mrs Villiers and three other staff. The house is full of secrets which Seren is desperate to uncover. In boredom, she builds the mechanical toy and discovers its identity, which lead her into a magical Welsh fairy tale. My favourite character is the mechanical toy, who really shows his character once built. I’d recommend this book to anyone who likes a touch of magic and a mix of adventure
Anonymous 04.08.2024
I did not enjoy this book because I found it creepy and the start happened all in a blur and quite quickly. I did not finish this book because I couldnt get into it.
Anonymous 19.08.2023
My favourite character was Seren because she showed courage to bring Tomos back home. I would recommend this book to others.
Anonymous 16.08.2023
I liked this book and the ideas of having a fairy family and a clockwork crow and a castle made out of ice.
Anonymous 15.12.2022
It was an amazing book a bit sooky at the start but very exciting nearer the end It was a fantasy book I would also recomend this book
Anonymous 27.08.2022
I thought it was very brave of Seren to save Tomos. I liked Seren the best in this book. I would recommend this book to someone else.
Anonymous 19.08.2022
This short chapter book has an interesting plot with a clockwork crow who was a school teacher before magic changed him! The story was slightly hard to get into and didn't grab me as much as I expected.
Anonymous 13.08.2022
This was a great fiction book because it was magical fantasy but very realistic and fun. The story is about an orphan girl named Seren who is invited to a manor house. But there is a legend of a spooky family simply called either the family or them. When mayhem stirs can Seren stop it or will it overcome her.
Anonymous 12.07.2022
It was really interesting and an exciting book to read. I loved it when Seren had to go to a different dimension with a clockwork crow to rescue a boy. My favorite character was the clockwork crow a former teacher. I recommend it to the kids who love reading about adventures and mysteries.
Anonymous 09.09.2021
I thought this was a good book and there were features I really enjoyed. I liked the crow the most as I loved how sarcastic he was as it made me laugh. I also liked him because he reminded me of a grumpy old man especially when he was really ungrateful. The book was all a bit of a mystery as you don't find out what has happened at the massive mansion until you are a few chapters from the end. I would certainly recommend this book to someone else as it was a real cliff hanger and action story that I really loved. I would recommend it to anyone between the ages of 6 - an adult. Overall, a fantastic book!
Anonymous 17.08.2021
It is one of the best books I have read so far and if you like adventures but mysterious you would definitely enjoy this
Anonymous 10.08.2021
The tale of a girl who is given a parcel from a stranger. Heading from her orphanage, Plas-y-Fran isn't quite what Seren is expecting. It seems too quiet. Seren, armed with a toy bird and courage, sets off on her own adventure to discover what happened. This book deserves a definite five. A page-turner.
Anonymous 30.07.2021
I loved this book and enjoyed the thrilling adventure. I thought the fair family were extremely beastly and unfair. I would recommend this to anyone who likes adventure books.
Anonymous 29.07.2021
It started off slowly but was intriguing with the parcel given to the girl at the station with the warning not to open it, and then it quickly warmed up and became exciting and I couldn’t put it down!
Anonymous 18.07.2021
Great book.
Anonymous 04.06.2021
Loved this magical Christmas read - great to add to UKS2 Christmas Reading lists...
Anonymous 13.01.2021
This book was about a magician who accidentally transformed himself into a crow. My favourite character was Seren (which means "star" in Welsh). I would recommend it.
Anonymous 27.12.2020
I thought this book was amazing!!, I rate it 5/5. My favourite person is Seren because she was laways doing something kind for someone. My favourite part was when Seren found Tomos. I would recommend!!
Anonymous 24.12.2020
I liked this book because it was very adventurous and mysterious. I would recommend this to a friend who likes mystery.
Anonymous 06.12.2020