Jake is an unhappy little boy whose dream is to live in a tower, protected by a moat and a drawbridge. His room would be at the tower's very top, where he would always be safe and happy. In real life, Jake is never safe and he's seldom happy. He is often beaten by his mother's boyfriend, and his real father is somewhere far away. All Jake knows is that his real father gave him a cuddle and a fluffy duck on the day he was born, then went away, never to return. But that was many years ago. Finally, life becomes so unbearable for both Jake and his mother that they run away, seeking protection at the home of a formidable grandmother who has always refused to acknowledge Jake's existence. Jake's Tower is a powerful and realistic story for young readers that recounts a child's painful journey from despair to hope and love. (Ages 9-12)
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Hardback Editions
September 2008 : Hardback
| Title: Jake's Tower Author(s): Elizabeth Laird ISBN: 0-330-47790-0 / 978-0-330-47790-1 (UK edition) Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books Availability: Amazon UK More details... |
February 2003 : Hardback
| Title: Jake's Tower (New Windmills) Author(s): Elizabeth Laird ISBN: 0-435-13069-2 / 978-0-435-13069-5 (UK edition) Publisher: Heinemann Educational Publishers Availability: Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
July 2002 : Library Binding
| Title: Jake's Tower Author(s): Elizabeth Laird ISBN: 0-613-70762-1 / 978-0-613-70762-6 (USA edition) Publisher: Topeka Bindery Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
November 2001 : Hardback
| Title: Jake's Tower Author(s): Elizabeth Laird ISBN: 0-333-96215-X / 978-0-333-96215-2 (UK edition) Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Paperback Editions
July 2002 : Paperback
| Title: Jake's Tower Author(s): Elizabeth Laird ISBN: 0-330-39803-2 / 978-0-330-39803-9 (UK edition) Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
July 2002 : Paperback
| Title: Jake's Tower: The Story of a Boy's Triumph Over Cruelty Author(s): Elizabeth Laird ISBN: 0-7641-2231-2 / 978-0-7641-2231-6 (USA edition) Publisher: Barron''s Educational Series Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Other Editions
August 2003 : Turtleback
| Title: Jake's Tower Author(s): Elizabeth Laird ISBN: 0-606-28850-3 / 978-0-606-28850-7 (USA edition) Publisher: Demco Media Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
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