Blacky the Crow

by Thornton W. Burgess

Book Overview

Children will love this wonderful tale of Blacky the Crow, who has very sharp eyes, and who is often getting into trouble because he sees things he shouldn't. One day Blacky notices two fresh eggs in a nest belonging to Hooty the Owl and Mrs. Hooty. The eggs are a prize too delicious to pass up and Blacky devises a plan to snatch them. But does he succeed? Young readers will enjoy finding out in this charming tale by master storyteller Thornton W...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486405508
• ISBN13: 9780486405506
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.2" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 9

Customer Reviews

Disappointed in this version

Purchased for Charlotte Mason Homeschool. I am sure the story is great however, be careful of the version you buy. Bought the black outline with woods background "new". It was a very unenjoyable version with tiny print and no pictures.

Charlotte Mason book

Suggested on my Charlotte Mason book list. It is great to add to my library.

Listed reading level is not age appropriate

I do not recommend Thornton Burgess' animal stories as baby level. Chapter books are not appropriate for babies. This book is appropriate for children ages 5 to 8. His books are full of wonderful stories which incoporate natural animal behavioural concepts which are impossible for infants to understand.