Jake's Tower by Elizabeth Laird

Jake's Tower by Elizabeth Laird

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Zusammenfassung

Jake's dream house is a tower where only his father would be allowed in - if he re-appears. Beaten by his mother's boyfriend, the boy is taken to his grandmother. Despite rejecting Jake initially, the old woman gives him the strength he needs to face reality and the truth about his father.

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Jake's Tower by Elizabeth Laird

Jake's dream house is a tall thin tower. It's surrounded by an impassable moat, and at the top is his own special room. It's totally safe, and the only person he'd ever allow in would be his dad - if he ever appeared. Jake's real life is never safe. He's bullied and beaten by his mother's boyfriend. And after a vicious attack, his mother flees with him to Jake's dad's old home, where Jake's grandmother refuses to acknowledge that he is her grandson. But a strong bond grows between the formidable old woman and the frightened boy. Jake finds a champion who gives him the strength to stand up for himself, to put away the fantasies he hides behind, and to face the truth about his father. JAKE'S TOWER is a story of inspiring emotional power and brilliant characters whose lives show how hope and love triumphs over cruelty. Readers of Elizabeth Laird's bestselling RED SKY IN THE MORNING will take her latest, unforgettable, novel to their hearts.
Elizabeth Laird is the multi-award-winning author of several much-loved children's books including The Garbage King, The Fastest Boy in the World and Dindy and the Elephant. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Carnegie Medal six times. She lives in Britain now, but still likes to travel as much as she can.
SKU Nicht verfügbar
ISBN 13 9780333962152
ISBN 10 033396215X
Titel Jake's Tower
Autor Elizabeth Laird
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Bindungsart Hardback
Verlag Pan Macmillan
Erscheinungsjahr 2001-11-09
Seitenanzahl 160
Preise Short-listed for The CILIP Carnegie Medal 2001 (UK)
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