Story Book

2 primary works • 3 total works

Tom and the Tree House

by Joan Lingard

Published 14 October 1998

Tom is adopted. He has always known about it, but the arrival of a new baby makes him feel not so special any more. He retreats from his parents in his hideaway tree house. Now they have to show him that they want and love him, and he has to accept his new baby sister.

The Egg Thieves

by Joan Lingard

Published 19 August 1999

Somebody has stolen the eggs from the secluded nest near their village once before. This year they are determined that it won't happen again. Lecky and his friend Nora are going to be prepared. They build a hide and keep a close watch on anythng suspicious in their village. They begin to suspect the local handyman, but succeed in spotting the real culprits just in time. A gentle and appealing story which will enchant young children.

River Eyes

by Joan Lingard

Published 16 March 2000

Jamie and Claire are thrilled to be on a canoeing trip with their Grandpa: sleeping under canvas, catching fish and picking mushrooms for their tea, watching for deer amongst the trees.

But there's someone else in the woods. Someone determined to steal what isn't his to take. Poachers. This isn't the kind of excitement Grandpa had in mind... The two children help to catch the thieves, and still go home with salmon for tea!