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Torey Hayden returns with this deeply-moving sequel to her first book, One Child (the Sunday Times bestseller). After seven years, Torey is reunited with Sheila, the disturbed 6-year-old she tried to rescue. Sheila was a deeply disturbed six-year-old when she came into Torey Hayden's life – a story poignantly chronicled One Child. The Tiger's Child picks up the story seven years later. Hayden has lost touch with the child she helped to free from a hellish inner prison of rage and silence. But now Sheila is back, now a gangly teenager with bright orange hair – no longer broken and lost, but still troubled and searching for answers.This story of dedication and caring that began in childhood moves into a new and extraordinary chapter that tests the strength and heart of both Sheila and her one-time teacher. In The Tiger's Child the skilled and loving educator answers the call once again to help a child in need through her difficult yet glorious transition into young womanhood.
The challenges of reconnecting with a troubled adolescent are explored through the lens of a former teacher's enduring commitment. Seven years after first attempting to help Sheila, a deeply disturbed six-year-old, Torey Hayden is reunited with her. Sheila, now a teenager with vibrant orange hair, is no longer silent and broken but still grapples with inner turmoil and a search for answers. This narrative follows Hayden's renewed dedication to guiding Sheila through the difficult transition into young womanhood, testing the resilience and compassion of both. The story is presented as a continuation of Hayden's personal experiences, focusing on the complex dynamics of mentorship and the long-term impact of early childhood trauma.
This book is presented as a deeply moving sequel, continuing the story of a teacher's dedication to a former student. The narrative promises to explore the evolving relationship and challenges faced by both the teacher and the now-teenage student. The focus is on the enduring impact of early experiences and the complexities of guiding a young person through adolescence. The author's established voice in chronicling such personal and impactful stories suggests a narrative rich in emotional depth and observational insight.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2021-01-01
Publisher:
Element
ISBN-10:
0007778724
ISBN-13:
9780007778720
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