The Seven Ravens is a cool fairy tale. It’s very similar to The Six Swans – both are categorized as “brothers who turn into birds” folktales. But I prefer The Seven Ravens. It focuses on a peasant family instead of a princess. The parents are lovely people – no evil stepmothers or greedy fathers here. A brave girl saves the day. And ravens are cooler than swans. Sorry, swans. If you don’t know the folktale, it is the story of a peasant couple who have […]
A thoughtful mix of poetry and fairy tales
The Seventh Raven by David Elliott
