A great book about taking a stand, hope, and family. Noah is a troublemaker in school so when he decides to help Grace save a tree even he is shocked he wants to help. Noah’s parents are fighting and when his mum tells him some things aren’t worth saving he knows he needs to help Grace and prove that that some things can be saved like the tree and his parent’s marriage. Noah decides to sleep in the tree and people come by to show support even his parents. When TV interviews him, they tell him the planning department has made a decision. What is their decision? Do Noah’s parents stay together?
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the eARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

Barrington Stoke stories are a “ go to” when you want a brilliant book with a great plot and a vocabulary that is pitch perfect for the younger enthusiastic 9-11 year old with a slightly younger reading age. Lisa Thompson is one of the best children’s authors so this is a winning combination.

This is the story of Noah Spencer-since entering year 7 he’s become disruptive and isolated from old friends and at home his parents are continually arguing. Forced into a week’s detention, he encounters Grace Whitlock - school prefect and campaigner- and discovers that a childhood oak tree is going to chopped down for a new building development.

Noah feels useless and decides to take a stand about the tree and decides to set up camp in the true as a form of protest attracting media attention.

This is a wonderful story about coming to terms with change but also taking a stand and finding your voice with others rather than being isolated.

A great read for home and classroom. A book that will be highly recommended to colleagues
A winner 🏆