Tulip Touch (New Longman Literature 11-14) [Hardcover]

The following reviews are based on the original book by Anne Fine.
•‘The Tulip Touch grapples with the topical question of what turns children into criminals. It engrossingly chronicles a childhood friendship with a disadvantaged girl who goes to the bad. This novel will make children aged between 11 and 14 think about the dangers of peer pressure and the collective responsibility of society for unhappy children. As always, Fine teaches her lessons by making her readers feel.’ Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times.

•’It's a brilliant book.’ Ian Hislop

Is anyone born evil? A powerful story about troubled teenagers.

What’s the hook?

A jaw-dropping novel by popular children’s novelist Anne Fine.

What are the themes?

Family and friendship raise PSHE issues such as reasons and the effects of bullying and peer pressure.

Teaching points?

Many excellent passages which are good models for pupils’ writing.
 

Anne Fine is the highly acclaimed childrens author of many successful novels including the Tulip Touch and Madame Doubtfire. Anne is also Children’s Laureate.