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The Tree That Sang to Me

By Serena Molloy

A lonely treehouse becomes a secret sanctuary—but can Kai find courage to reveal why?

moving · hopeful · reflective · dyslexia-friendly

Genres

Friendship/Family Poetry/Verse Feelings/Wellbeing

What is The Tree That Sang to Me about?

When Kai’s older sister Jen leaves home, he blames himself and keeps a painful secret locked inside. Hiding high in a neglected sycamore tree, he finds a place where he can escape his worries and feel free. Then Sky discovers the tree, and an unexpected friendship begins. As Kai learns to share his fears, the tree becomes a sanctuary where friendship, family and courage help him face the truth and begin to heal.

About the author

Serena Molloy is a children’s author and former English teacher who lives in Galway, Ireland. She loves helping young readers discover the magic of books and writes her stories in verse, giving them a special rhythm. Her award-winning novel Wider Than the Sea tells a moving story about friendship, hope and self-discovery. She also wrote The Tree That Sang to Me, a dyslexia-friendly story celebrating family, belonging and courage. Serena enjoys poetry, nature and meeting children at schools and festivals.

Pages

224 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2024

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