David Almond Kevin & the Blackbirds Paperback Book

A heartfelt retelling of an ancient Irish tale by a master storyteller, paired with the extraordinary style of an awardwinning illustrator. When young Kevin is sent to a monastery to be cared for, he yearns for the freedom of the woods and fields and misses his parents. One day he reaches out through the cell window towards the light and a blackbird lands in his hands and begins to build a nest there. Kevin waits patiently as the eggs are laid and the baby birds hatch. When they spread their tiny wings and fly off, three new wild things gone out into the world, at last Kevin can rest. PJ Lynchs atmospheric illustrations perfectly capture David Almonds moving retelling of this ancient Irish tale about the love of nature and a willingness to let go. | David Almond Kevin & the Blackbirds Paperback Book