The Song of Lewis Carmichael

by Sophie Laguna
Illustrated by Marc McBride
Published by Allen and Unwin
ISBN 0781760878573

For children aged 8 years and over, this beautifully detailed illustrated novel is a story about a quiet boy and a talking crow on an extraordinary hot-air balloon ride to the Arctic.

Written by CBCA award winning author, this is the story of Matthew who dreams about the North Pole. He has been dreaming about this for years, in secret, He feels safe here, it is his world because he struggles to make friends with other children. One day he meets a talking crow, Lewis Carmichael, who has a broken wing on his window ledge and this changes everything. They go on a life time voyage together.

It is a heartwarming story with unforgettable voyages that help Matthew by introducing him to new things that he loves, safely. He is encouraged to try new things and gain more confidence on their adventures. Turning to the end of the story, without giving any spoilers, I am pleased to tell you, it ended with a wide smile on my face