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Crow Boy by Philip Caveney (view source)
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The book is both intriguing and thrilling. Tom is first made to earn his keep by feeding the pigs, he is treated less kindly than an animal by the sinister doctor, and at one moment he even has to flee for his life across the rooftops, but there is still time for kindness, loyalty and friendship. Tom even begins to learn a little compassion for the people who commit crimes simply because they would otherwise starve. It is a rich, satisfying book, with lots of layers and plenty to think and talk about, and it deserves to be as popular with readers as Mr Caveney's other excellent books.
That Mr Caveney really does like scaring his poor heroes out of their wits! If you think you'd enjoy more of his stories about people being sent to extraordinary places where their lives are in peril every few minutes, try [[Night on Terror Island by Philip Caveney|Night on Terror Island]] and the sequel, [[Spy Another Day by Philip Caveney|Spy Another Day]] as well as [[The Calling by Philip Caveney|The Calling]]. Thrilling!
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