Why does no one want to be friends with Cora Ravenwing?
Becky Schofield, as a newcomer to the Buckinghamshire village of Okefield, cannot understand why no one likes Cora Ravenwing. Roumours abound and Becky hears strange tales about the odd, bird-like child from schoolfriends, their parents - and in particular from the spooky, witch-like Mrs Briggs, who calls Cora a Devil-child.
Everyone warns Becky against befriending Cora - but why? Becky feels sorry for Cora at the same time as being fascinated and intrigued by her, and she persists in seeing her friend, albeit in secret, until the time her friendship leads her into real danger!
Why does no one want to be friends with Cora Ravenwing?
Becky Schofield, as a newcomer to the Buckinghamshire village of Okefield, cannot understand why no one likes Cora Ravenwing. Roumours abound and Becky hears strange tales about the odd, bird-like child from schoolfriends, their parents - and in particular from the spooky, witch-like Mrs Briggs, who calls Cora a Devil-child.
Everyone warns Becky against befriending Cora - but why? Becky feels sorry for Cora at the same time as being fascinated and intrigued by her, and she persists in seeing her friend, albeit in secret, until the time her friendship leads her into real danger!