The Boy in the Tree

The Boy in the Tree by Lisa Thompson, published by Barrington Stoke on May 8, 2025, is a 104-page juvenile fiction book written in English. This story follows troublemaker Noah as he unexpectedly joins forces with the diligent Grace to protect a majestic local oak tree. Their campaign takes a surprising turn when Noah climbs the tree and refuses to come down, drawing widespread attention and sparking a viral moment.
Readers will discover how Noah’s determination to save the tree intertwines with his desire to mend his parents’ troubled marriage. As he marvels at the diverse creatures that rely on the oak for their home, Noah grapples with the consequences of his actions. This narrative explores themes of family dynamics, social activism, and the importance of nature, making it particularly suitable for readers aged 9 and up with a reading age of 8.
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Troublemaker Noah reveals hidden depths as he teams up with goodie-two-shoes Grace to save a majestic local oak tree in this uplifting tale from bestselling author Lisa Thompson.
No one can quite believe it when troublemaker Noah gets involved in the campaign to save a local oak tree. And when he takes his protest up into its branches and refuses to get down, the story goes viral, attracting more attention than he could ever imagined.
But while Noah does really want to save the tree, and marvels at the thousands of creatures that depend on it as their home, he also really wants to save his parents’ marriage. He hopes that his actions will somehow unite them again and stop them arguing, but has he gone too far this time?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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