{"product_id":"a-raven-of-the-rainforest-9780063424319","title":"A Raven of the Rainforest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Nature fiction at its finest, this title should be wherever young readers can find it.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stand-alone addition to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eand Indie bestselling Voice of the Wilderness novels by Rosanne Parry. Westerly the raven fears she won't survive the prophecy she was born to fulfill in this enthralling animal survival story about destiny, leadership, and bravery. \u003ci\u003eIncludes a map and extensive backmatter.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn Westerly the raven's otherwise ink-black tail, one bright white feather stands out. Westerly stands out, too. She isn't like her brother and sister--she's different. Everyone knows it, including the roost's storykeeper, who proclaims that Westerly alone is destined to save her fellow ravens from a terrible fate. Questioning her destiny, isolated from her family, and full of doubt, Westerly takes to the sky, vowing never to return. But when a once-in-a-lifetime volcanic eruption finds her, she has no choice but to flee in the direction of home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Raven of the Rainforest \u003c\/i\u003eis a stand-alone companion to Rosanne Parry's bestselling Voice of the Wilderness novels, \u003ci\u003eA Wolf Called Wander, A Whale of the Wild, A Horse Named Sky, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eA Wolf Called Fire. \u003c\/i\u003eSet in the temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest, \u003ci\u003eA Raven of the Rainforest\u003c\/i\u003e tells a gripping animal survival story about family, courage, faith, leadership, and hope. Illustrated in black-and-white throughout and impeccably researched, \u003ci\u003eA Raven of the Rainforest \u003c\/i\u003eis an excellent read-aloud for parents and teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach Voice of the Wilderness novel contains: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpectacular black-and-white illustrations throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA map of the protagonist's journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation about the real-life animals who inspired each story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed descriptions of the habitats, flora, and fauna mentioned in the book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResources for young readers who want to learn more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRosanne Parry's stand-alone Voice of the Wilderness novels include \u003ci\u003eA Wolf Called Wander\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Whale of\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ethe Wild\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Horse Named Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Wolf Called Fire, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eA Raven of the Rainforest.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rosanne Parry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwillow Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/29\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.70w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063424319\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2026 pg. 82\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eParry, Rosanne:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosanne Parry\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of the bestselling novels \u003cem\u003eA Wolf Called Wander\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Whale of the Wild, \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eA Horse Named Sky, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eA Wolf Called Fire, \u003c\/em\u003eas well as\u003cem\u003e The Wolf Effect, \u003c\/em\u003ea picture book illustrated by Jennifer Thermes. These \"Voice of the Wilderness\" stories center the voices of wild animals and focus on their struggle to survive in a dangerous and changing world. Based on rigorous research and inspired by the real animals of the western United States, Rosanne's books are treasured by teachers and librarians and adored by animal-loving readers of all ages. The author lives with her family in Portland, Oregon, and writes in a treehouse in her backyard. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGray, Howard:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoward Gray \u003c\/strong\u003eloved to draw growing up, but, after much deliberation, he decided to pursue a career in science; completing a BSc in Zoology and then a PhD in Arabian bottlenose dolphin genetics. This research took him to Oman where he worked with a team studying the amazing diversity of marine life in the Arabian region. Now a doctor in genetics, Howard Gray has returned to his dream career of becoming an illustrator. His picture books include \u003cem\u003eBorder Crossing \u003c\/em\u003ewritten by Sneed B. Collard III and \u003cem\u003eSetsuko and the Song of the Sea \u003c\/em\u003ewritten by Fiona Barker. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese days, he lives in the picturesque city of Durham, England, where he enjoys eating cake and going for walks along the beach at Tynemouth to keep nature nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Rosanne Parry \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48984853151901,"sku":"9780063424319","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_a962da35-5242-492a-be07-592d609ec2a9.jpg?v=1791374904","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/a-raven-of-the-rainforest-9780063424319","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}