Audiobook4 hours
Charlie's Raven
Written by Jean Craighead George
Narrated by Ramón de Ocampo
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
4/5
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About this audiobook
Newbery Award-winning author Jean Craighead George is beloved for her classic tales about wildlife, such as My Side of the Mountain. When Charlie learns about the Native American belief that ravens can cure sickness, he brings home a nestling to help his ill grandfather. Together, Charlie and Granddad care for the bird and learn valuable lessons about life and death, responsibility, and protecting nature.
Author
Jean Craighead George
Jean Craighead George wrote over one hundred books for children and young adults. Her novel Julie of the Wolves won the Newbery Medal in 1973, and she received a 1960 Newbery Honor for My Side of the Mountain. Born into a family of famous naturalists, Jean spent her entire career writing books that celebrated the natural world.
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Reviews for Charlie's Raven
Rating: 3.8499999200000006 out of 5 stars
4/5
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5You never knew what was gonna happen next there was a mystery and it was exciting
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Charlie’s grandparents live on their ranch outside of Jackson, near Yellowstone, Charlie was living with them during the summer so he could be of help. His grandad was a retired naturalist who was well respected and known, but was no longer able to travel, hike and continue his nature studies due to age and illness.Charlie had been told by his Teton Sioux classmate and neighbour, Singing Bird, that ravens could cure. He finally finds a nest and is able to capture a hatchling and bring it back to his grandad. He firmly believes the bird has curative powers.His grandad tells Charlie that he needs to return it to the nest, as the birds are a protected species. When Charlie points out that his grandad can legally keep the bird for study purposes and Charlie proposes to study the bird and any relation that develops between human and bird contact, Grandad agrees to keeping it. He also gives Charlie the responsibility of taking detailed notes and that he will also need to write a report on the findings.The book goes on to tell of the relationship between the bird and the relationship that develops between other ravens that live in the area. It is a good read in the style of the writing and the information regarding raven behaviour. Known to be a smart bird with problem solving skills and the ability to communicate, I found it interesting reading. Also learning about some of the Sioux customs and lore added to my enjoyment.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5When he spends the summer with his grandparents to help out, Charlie adopts a raven in an attempt to bring better luck and health to his ailing grandfather. Together they study the habits and communication of Blue Sky.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Lovely story, but the writing was awkward.