Old Crow(Paperback, Alice Brown)
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The story revolves around the character of Old Crow, an elderly woman who lives alone in a dilapidated cottage on the outskirts of the village. Old Crow is known for her reclusive nature and her peculiar habit of collecting odds and ends from the surrounding countryside.Despite her eccentricities, Old Crow is tolerated by the villagers, who view her with a mixture of curiosity and superstition. Some believe her to be a witch, while others simply dismiss her as a harmless eccentric.One day, a young girl named Sally, who is new to the village, befriends Old Crow and takes an interest in her collection of treasures. Despite warnings from the other villagers, Sally continues to visit Old Crow, drawn to the old woman's kindness and wisdom.As Sally spends more time with Old Crow, she begins to learn the truth about the old woman's past and the tragedies that have shaped her life. She discovers that Old Crow was once a beloved member of the community who lost everything she held dear and was ostracized by the villagers as a result.Moved by Old Crow's story, Sally resolves to help her in any way she can. She rallies the villagers to come to Old Crow's aid, and together they repair her cottage and provide her with the companionship and support she has long been denied.