This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
The Corvid and the Calico is a work of fiction in the fantasy, animals, and adventure subgenres. It is intended for young independent readers and was penned by author Raven J. Demers with illustrations provided by artist Luis Silva. In this charming tale, we meet two animal familiars of the same witch, who goes missing under mysterious circumstances. Nutmeg the cat and Bristle the raven must put aside their difference to find their witch, fighting danger along the way and figuring out the true meaning of family. What results is a charming family-oriented tale about working together and seeing the job through.
Author Raven J. Demers has produced a lovely chapter book for young independent readers that would suit reading at home, but could also be a great tale for the classroom with many interesting and meaningful talking points. I was especially fond of Nutmeg the cat, whose attitude is a little spinier than the typical protagonist of children’s tales, but is nonetheless charming and has a heart of gold really. The occasional illustrations by artist Luis Silva are a truly delightful touch, singling out key moments such as the arrival of significant characters. The black and white images convey personality and emotion that pairs well with the smooth prose, which, though delivered in simpler vocabulary for child readers, also has suitable layers of emotional complexity. For a fantastic read about friendship, family, and the power of working together, readers need look no further than The Corvid and the Calico for their next adventure.
