Product Description

In her second Sunday Times bestseller, Torey Hayden tells the story of a gifted, troubled child and the teacher who refused to give up on her

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4138 in Books
• Published on: 2005-05-03
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

The Times T2
'Hayden’s books are unapologetic tear-jerkers'

Synopsis
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 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.

About the Author
Torey Hayden is an educational psychologist and a special education teacher who, since 1979, has chronicled her struggles in the classroom in a succession of bestselling books. She currently lives and writes in North Wales with her daughter.

Customer Reviews

What happened next
This book is definately makes you think.

After reading One Child, you can't help feeling completely saddened by whas has happened to Sheila but also there is a sense of a happy ending to this book.

Tiger's Child totally opens your eyes to the reality. Its easy to think that Sheila's life will naturally improve just because she has seen happier times, but this book shows how in some ways, the help she had was not necessarily all that was needed. I am glad however that Sheila has managed to become her own person and lead a contented life.

If only we had more people that were able to help the way Torey Hayden can!

Tiger's Child
WOW!! It's 2am and i've literally just finished this amazing book and had to write my review whilst my thoughts are fresh in my head.... This is an absolute 'must read'! But to fully appriciate the emotional journey that both Sheila and Torey make you must read 'One Child' first. The true story of a very troubled little girl- sheila, saved by a truely amazing woman, Torey Hayden. They begin as teacher and student, but as the story unfolds it is clear that they have a very srong bond together. Torey is a remarkable person and a very talented writer. Both books are truely inspiring, and I urge just about anybody to pick up there copies.

Read 'One Child' First
This book is brilliant. However, for it to be brilliant you must read Torey Hayden's prequel 'One Child'.
The book is very touching and emotional. If you cant handle your emotions, dont read it.
The ending could have been better by making everyone happy and Torey adopting her but its not a story book and theres never going to be the perfect ending.