This new series features popular stories from the "Shades" series that have been reduced in length and complexity to provide a gripping, achievable read for less able or reluctant readers.

In "A Murder of Crows", Ben, who is an only child, moves to the country with his mum and befriends a crow for company.

However, when a local boy sees this and jeers at him mercilessly, Ben very soon becomes a laughing stock.

The bullies want him to hurt the thing he loves the most.

But none of them have reckoned on the power of Crow Law!