The Crowfield Curse by Pat Walsh
Once in a while, a book comes along that surprises you. I picked The Crowfield Curse up on a whim, being attracted to its stark cover art and intriguing title, and it turns out to have been the best book-related choice I’ve made in months. A rich, unsettling atmosphere, imaginative use of old folktales and legends, a sweet, likeable protagonist, a fascinating central conceit — this book has it all.
After the death of his family in a fire, fourteen year old William Paynel goes to live at Crowfield Abbey.
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