Despite her mum’s worrying illness, Millie’s 10th birthday party is perfect: lots of friends, cake, music, games and the best present of all – a silver heart necklace. But when her mum suddenly collapses, it’s clear that something is really, seriously wrong. Overnight, their lives suddenly revolve around hospital visits filled with fear, confusion, and endless (occasionally horrible) casseroles.

Mum isn’t getting better, and Millie wants to tell her about some mysterious crows that keep visiting, but she can’t seem to find the right time. When Millie feeds the crows, they leave her a little present, yet for all their cleverness and kindness, they can’t make her mum better, and neither can the doctors. When Millie loses almost everything, can her feathered friends help her find her way back to family, art and hope? A Gift from the Birds is a raw and tender exploration of grief, friendship and the healing power of nature, for children aged 8+.