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It’s always been Gemma and her mum – just the two of them. As close as best friends. But while researching a class project about family, Gemma makes a life-changing discovery. Her nan is not dead, like Mum told her, but alive and well and living close by.
Gemma now has huge question marks hanging over her. Why would Mum lie about this? What is her nan like? And what would happen if Gemma tried to find her?
The Only Branch on the Family Tree is a story about secrets, forgiveness and finding a way for relationships to blossom.
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“Sherryl writes in short verses, about three to a page. Each page has a heading –almost giving it the feel of a poetry anthology – with each ‘poem page’ advancing the story a little bit more. It’s such a lovely way to read. Maybe it’s the picture book writer in me but it feels like this format, and a verse novel more generally, makes each word, each theme, seem more considered. There’s no room for fill and somehow the writing feels more honest. Or maybe that’s just Sherryl’s mastery of her craft.” (Mia Macrossan, Storylinks)
“This touching middle-grade verse novel tells a story of love, heartache, confusion and discovery. Rich in beautiful simile and with just the right words that portray so much, Sherryl Clark has given readers a story that will touch their hearts.” What book next.
