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Seventh Raven, The

David Elliott

Illustrator: Rovina Cai

Ages: 12+

Published: 2021

Publisher: HMH Books

ISBN: 978-0-358-25211-3

Keywords: Folktale, Retelling, Fantasy, Grimm

When his daughter is born dying, a father curses his seven sons, who turn into ravens. Haunting black-and-white illustrations. Back matter on the varied poetic forms used.