In "The Cuckoo" by Gary Crew, the story unfolds around a young boy who becomes fascinated by the mysterious world of nature and its darker elements. He discovers a peculiar cuckoo, which leads him to explore the themes of life, death, and transformation. As the boy delves deeper into the cycle of life, he confronts his fears and learns profound lessons about existence and the interconnectedness of all living things. The narrative weaves together elements of mystery and introspection, delivering a poignant commentary on growth and the impact of an individual's choices in the natural world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2014 by Ford Street Publishing Pty Ltd .

Gary Crew is well known for his rich, multi-layered and intensely suspenseful bestselling novels for young adults. Four times the winner of the CBC Book of the Year Award, as well as other numerous awards, Gary was a high school English teacher for eighteen years, before turning to university lecturing and full-time writing. He lives in Queensland.