Charlie's Raven Author:Jean Craighead George Charlie’s beloved grandfather is ill, and Charlie will do anything to save him. He brings home Blue Sky, a lively baby raven, because his Native American friends claim the intelligent birds have powerful medicine. Grandfather, a naturalist, is intrigued and urges Charlie to keep a nature journal about Blue Sky. But caring for—and protecting... more »—a wild creature is a huge responsibility. Charlie’s observations teach him wondrous things about ravens—and some surprising lessons about humans. Jean Craighead George proves again why she is one of the most admired children’s writers working today.« less
This book is about a boy bringing home a raven hoping the raven will heal his grandpa. The boy's best friend is an Indian girl. The story takes place in the Teton Mountains.