In a London flat two young boys face the unbearable sadness of their mother's sudden death Their father a Ted Hughes scholar & scruffy romantic imagines a future of well-meaning visitors & emptiness In this moment of despair they are visited by Crow
- antagonist trickster healer babysitter This sentimental bird is drawn to the grieving family & threatens to stay until they no longer need him This extraordinary debut full of unexpected humour & emotional truth marks the arrival of a thrilling & significant new talent