Thirteen-year-old Ava must decide whether to make a deal with the crows, messengers between this world and the afterlife. Will she sacrifice a soul in order for her beloved nan’s memories to be restored?
A dark tale of loss, love and memories from a powerful storyteller.
27th October 2025
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Thirteen-year-old Ava must decide whether to make a deal with the crows, messengers between this world and the afterlife. Will she sacrifice a soul in order for her beloved nan’s memories to be restored?
A dark tale of loss, love and memories from a powerful storyteller.
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Unsure where she fits in at her new school and reeling from the unexpected death of her dad, Ava finds herself drawn to Dustin, a troubled older boy who performs rituals in the woods to communicate with the crows, messengers between this world and the afterlife. When the crows offer to return her beloved nan’s memories, Ava must decide whether she will pay their price and exchange a soul for a soul.
About the Author
James Dixon is a London-born, Glasgow-based novelist, poet, and playwright. His debut novel, The Unrivalled Transcendence of Willem J. Gyle (Thistle, 2017) was shortlisted for the 2018 Somerset Maugham Award by the Society of Authors. His debut play, It’s My Turn, was performed as part of the 2019 Edinburgh Science Festival, aimed at younger audiences. James's first book for children, The Billow Maiden, was published by Guppy in 2022.
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