Becca Reviews: Feather by Manon Steffan Ros

This touching story had me giggling by page four and feeling all the emotions from then on! A helpful and insightful read to help any child (age appropriate) understand and come to terms with the changing of grandparents and relatives succumbing to illness. This story does an excellent job of making many sensitive topics and emotions more approachable, giving a child reader the confidence to better cope with the unknown. Our protagonist, Huw, navigates his complex feelings of love, judgement, and guilt felt towards his Nan.

The child narrator is believable and has a friendly voice that balances serious topics with the joy of childhood friendships and adventure, without ever talking down to the reader. Two major mysteries are set up early on, creating a great hook and keeping the reader entertained with fast-paced and easy to digest plot.

With a central theme of lineage and legacy, a helpful commentary on mental illness, and a touching, heart warming ending this story delivers throughout.

Read: 05/08/2024

Published: 10/10/2024

ISBN: 9781915444370

Price: £7.99 (GBP)