"Funny, emotional, insightful, and powerful, [The Unraveling] is an incredible blend of meaningful insights into our own world told through the lens of adventure fantasy." --Keegan Kuhn "(Award-winning film maker, co-director of Cowspiracy, and They are Trying to Kill Us) "

The tables are turned in this fantastical, magical, powerful, book in which warfare and domination are put under the microscope, and animal and Earth rights are revealed as the pathway to human understanding. Riveting!--Ingrid Newkirk "(Founder, President PETA International)"

[The Unraveling] is much more than an imaginative world filled with unlikely heroes and outrageous villains; it is an imortant work with the capability of teaching young readers about the peril of ignoring others suffering, and the importance of compassion...--Andy Hurley "(Musician, Fall Out Boy)"

A wholly absorbing story of intriguing magic, harrowing adventure, and delightful fauna.--Kirkus Reviews "https: //www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/karl-buechner/the-unraveling-buechner/"

Wow I when I started this book I thought I was going to get a simple but fun adventure story. That was delivered but there was also much depth. The autho[s] weaved in important messages about caring for the environment and the consequences of not doing so. (Studio Ghibli much And I mean that in the best way, in case that isn't clear.) I love to learn and think while reading so that was so appreciated. All of the characters were a joy to read about and I loved the illustrations that were included. I would have been utterly obsessed with this book as a kid and hope there's more to come!--Sri Devi "Net Galley Reviewer"

"The story reflects on the evils that man has done to the world, by deforestation, animal exploitation and the pollution of the air and waters. It's not in a heavy handed way, but is more of a reminder of how our choices have consequences. That we all have a shared responsibility of protecting our environment. The authors balance this with the concept of whether it's ok to judge all of a species based on the actions of one individual." --Brenda "GoodReads"

"The Unraveling: The Counsel of Crows" is an original, riveting, middle-grade fantasy action/adventure story of courage, rebellion, and destiny. Replete with pulse-pounding action, unforgettable anthropomorphic characters, and an imaginatively crafted world as rich as it is dangerous, "The Unraveling" is a fully entertaining story unreservedly recommended for elementary school, middle school, and community library Fantasy Fiction collections for young readers ages 8-12 -- and anyone else who believes even the smallest hero can change the world!"--Midwest Book Review "https: //www.midwestbookreview.com/cbw/jun_25.htm"