By Elizabeth Laird (author)
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A harrowing story about a boy who suffers not just from abuse but of a feeling that the world is against him, who runs away, experiences the most horrific violence but eventually has that eureka moment of meeting his father. The denouement is truly unforgettable.
'It's good that I've found this secret place . . . No one can get to to me up there. It's totally safe.'In real life, Jake is never safe. He lives in constant fear of his mother's violent boyfriend. But in his imaginary tower he can dream up his own father - the stranger who gave him a cuddle and a fluffy duck the day he was born and went away for ever. Jake doesn't believe dreams ever come true. But sometimes they do - in strange and surprising ways.Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, Jake's Tower by Elizabeth Laird is a powerful and moving novel that spotlights the issue of domestic abuse.
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'It's good that I've found this secret place . . . No one can get to to me up there. It's totally safe.' In real life, Jake is never safe. He lives in constant fear of his mother's violent boyfriend. But in his imaginary tower he can dream up his own father - the stranger who gave him a cuddle and a fluffy duck the day he was born and went away for ever. Jake doesn't believe dreams ever come true. But sometimes they do - in strange and surprising ways. Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, Jake's Tower by Elizabeth Laird is a powerful and moving novel that spotlights the issue of domestic abuse.
Elizabeth Laird is the multi-award-winning author of several much-loved children's books, including The Garbage King , The Prince Who Walked with Lions and The Fastest Boy in the World . She has been shortlisted for the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal six times. She lives in Britain now, but still likes to travel as much as she can. Read more about the author here .
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'It's good that I've found this secret place . . . No one can get to to me up there.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Jake's Tower and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
Jake's Tower features in the following genres: Recommended Children's eBooks, Recommendations, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Jake's Tower was written by Elizabeth Laird and published by Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan
Jake's Tower has 153 pages
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