Magpie

My father and I. We went to the edge of the falls for revenge, To find my attacker the magpie… Luke Davies poem Childhood Terror describes in 9 lines the fear of a magpie attack and a boys reaction as his father helps him face that fear. Together, author and illustrator have created a wonderful picture book that takes this poem and turns into a story of a dog and his pup on a journey to find the magpie. Brilliantly realised, the illustrations bring a whole new level to Davies poetry. Tender, funny and courageous.