Tom is adopted. He has always known about it, but the arrival of a new baby makes him feel not so special any more. He retreats from his parents in his hideaway tree house. Now they have to show him that they want and love him, and he has to accept his new baby sister.
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Tom and the Tree House by Joan Lingard
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Tom and the Tree House Reviews
This touching story explores sensitively the feelings of jealousy and isolation that a young child in this situation might feel ... an ideal book for young readers. * THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN, July 1999 * THE EGG THIEVES: 'This exciting story, interwoven with interesting facts about ospreys ... Ideal for early readers.' * CHILDREN'S BOOK NEWS, Spring 2000 * RIVER EYES: 'An ideal first adventure for the solo reader' * THE SCOTSMAN, July 2000 * THE EGG THIEVES: 'A deft detective story ... Paul Howard's illustrations are a delight.' * THE GUARDIAN, Oct 1999 *
About Joan Lingard
Joan Lingard was born in Edinburgh but grew up in Belfast. She has had a long and varied career in children's books, and was awarded the M.B.E. in 1998 for services to children's literature. She writes with equal success for teenagers, adults and the very young.
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