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The Tree House

By Gillian Cross

Adjectives

heartwarming engaging family-oriented

Genres

Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

Synopsis

William and his younger brother, Sprog, are eager to build a tree house in the ancient chestnut tree at the bottom of their garden. Their father, who must work abroad, promises to help by sending monthly parcels containing items for the tree house. As the boys construct their hideaway, they eagerly await their father's return, hoping he'll be home in time to share roasted chestnuts in their completed tree house by Christmas.

About the author

Gillian Cross is a well-loved British author who has written many exciting books for children. She is best known for her gripping series ‘The Demon Headmaster’, where strange things happen at school! Gillian enjoys creating stories full of adventure and mystery that keep readers guessing what will happen next.

Pages

96 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2003

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