THE MOB: THE CROW CHRONICLES - Hardcover

Clem Martini

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0747575789 ISBN 13: 9780747575788

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

The Mob is the saga of a crow family, the Kinaars, who are faced with troubled times. When the family converges for the annual Gathering, a mob mounts a revenge attack on a cat -- with disastrous consequences. The Gathering should be a time to rejoice. Instead, it becomes a time of fear, danger and uncertainty, when ancient laws and customs are tested. A tribunal passes judgment -- the instigator of the mob, the impulsive and charismatic Kyp, must be punished. Then, just when the Kinaars are divided over The Mob attack, an unexpected blizzard spells more trouble. They desperately need a safe roost. The family splits, leaving the Gathering Tree to seek shelter in forbidden worlds ?

About this title

About the Author:

Clem Martini is a playwright, screenwriter and a professor of drama. Clem was born in Calgary, Alberta, and lives there with his wife and two daughters.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 5-8–For 12 generations, the Gathering Tree has been a haven where the Crow clans recall their history, rejoice and rest, find a mate, remember fallen members of the flock, and select their leader, or "Chooser." At this gathering, young Kyp ru Kurea impulsively gives the call to mob a malicious cat that has killed a nestling, is charged with bringing danger to the Flock, and is evicted for six days for his actions. When a sudden spring snowstorm threatens the Family's existence, Kyp and Kym must break the rules to ensure the clans' survival. Kalum ru Kurea ru Kinaar, the Chooser, relates these events. Values are implied but never preachy. An appealing balance of young and old characters move the story along. The text is infused with avian knowledge and offers a humorous and unique view of humans as witnessed by birds. The writing is excellent but the plot may be a bit too slow for many readers as talk often takes precedence over action. Still, the story will leave readers considering their own impulsive decision-making and its consequences.–Kim Donius, Alfred-Almond Central School, Almond, NY
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About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0747575789
• ISBN 13: 9780747575788
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240