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The Willow Man (Paperback)

by Sue Purkiss (Author)
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  • Paperback: 180 pages
  • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd; New edition edition (3 April 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1844281159
  • ISBN-13: 978-1844281152
  • Product Dimensions: 19 x 12.8 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 668,354 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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When his younger sister Sophie has a stroke, twelve-year-old Tom feels jealous and guilty, impatient and scared all at the same time. His mate Ash is the only one that seems to understand. But Ash has problems of his own. His Dad has unexpectedly returned after years in and out of jail, and the fragile balance of Ash's family crumbles. Sophie believes that the willow man is magical, that he can help them all: her to walk and Ash to read. But the willow man is burnt to the ground, taking with it all her dreams. Only by helping each other can the children mend their fractured lives.

About the Author
Sue Purkiss has written several novels for young readers including Spook School, Changing Brooms and Spooks Away, all part of a successful series set in a ghostly school. She lives in Somerset.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The power of 'The Willow Man', 25 Oct 2007
By Elizabeth Yauner (London UK) - See all my reviews
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This story is a wonderful mixture of great hope mixed with empathy for all the different characters in it. 'The Willow Man' towers above them all, watching over Tom and Ash and ensuring Sophie gains strength and hope as she recovers from her stroke. Sue Purkiss makes the reader realise the strains and stresses on the whole family when one of them suddenly becomes ill.
I work in a hospital school and this book has been read by many of the patients, they can identify both with Sophie and Tom's feelings and look forward to the future. 'The Willow Man' is essential for any mainstream school library, as not only is it a good read, but also will contribute to young peoples' understanding of disability and the effect it can have on siblings and their families.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Satisfying Read, 7 Sep 2007
By Lynne Benton (Bath, Somerset United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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"The Willow Man" is an excellent, thought-provoking book about how a child's serious illness affects the whole family. When Tom's young sister, Sophie, has a stroke, everyone's attention is focussed on her, and Tom feels excluded. He finds comfort in his friendship with Ash, who has his own guilty secret, and as all three children struggle to deal with their problems they find solace in solid presence of the nearby Willow Man, to whom they attribute almost supernatural powers. What happens to the children and to the Willow man, the original of which stands beside the M5 in Somerset, makes a fascinating and satisfying book with a climax which is both exciting and moving. Thoroughly recommended.
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