Yesterday it was two, and three the day before that. Today it’s one. One word all morning: a new record. If Mr. Scroggins hadn’t asked me to name the capital of Russia last period, it could have been zero.
Elise is an imaginative and gutsy 12-year-old who is struggling to fit in at her new school. As a coping strategy, Elise decides that saying as little as possible is the safest option. However, when she finds a cupboard full of dark family secrets, Elise sets out on a journey to uncover the truth and it seems her vow of silence is the thing that puts her in the path of real danger. Can her bird-watching friend Conn help to bring Elise safely back to her family? And what about the raven Beady – can he cross over into Elise’s silent world and offer solace?
