The Family Tree

Name: The Family Tree
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SKU: 9781781128053
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By Mal Peet

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Summary

The Family Tree by Mal Peet explores a teenager's journey of self-discovery as they unravel family secrets and confront memories of love, betrayal, and personal growth. Set in a mysterious and evocative landscape, the narrative weaves between past and present, showing how heritage shapes identity. This young adult novel combines poignant storytelling with rich character development, offering readers an engaging exploration of familial bonds.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by stories that explore complex family dynamics and the intergenerational impact of secrets. This young adult novel mixes mystery and personal growth, offering a rich narrative that delves into identity, history, and the intricate ties within families.

The Family Tree

An utterly stunning, powerful and unforgettable novella by the highly acclaimed and much missed Mal Peet. Featuring sensitive full colour illustrations by talented rising star, Emma Shoard.

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Revisiting a childhood home sparks powerful memories in this stunningly insightful and unforgettable novella by the highly acclaimed and much missed Mal Peet.

When a man returns to his childhood home and visits the derelict tree house in which his father once chose to live, he recalls the past unraveling of his family, the unspoken strangeness of their lives, and the impact on his own adult life.

The Family Tree is particularly suitable for readers aged 13+ with a reading age of 8.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Family Tree by Mal Peet is praised for its engrossing and haunting narrative, with many reviewers highlighting Mal Peet's exceptional ability to convey profound stories in a concise manner. The elegant prose and emotional depth are frequently noted, alongside Emma Shoard's evocative illustrations that enhance the storytelling. Critics celebrate it as a poignant and moving work, likely to be one of the best children's books of the year, showcasing Peet's mastery in young adult fiction.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781128053

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Emma Shoard

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 88

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dyslexia-Friendly Books Fiction Mal Peet Young Adult

About the Author

Mal Peet was a multi-award-winning novelist best known for his young adult fiction, including Keeper, Tamar, and Life: An Unexploded Diagram. His novels were nominated for and won several awards including the Carnegie Medal, the Branford Boase Award, and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. In 2017 his final novel Beck was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. Mal passed away in 2015.

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