Troublemaker Noah reveals hidden depths as he teams up with goodie-two-shoes Grace to save a majestic local oak tree in this uplifting tale from bestselling author Lisa Thompson. No one can quite believe it when troublemaker Noah gets involved in the campaign to save a local oak tree. And when he takes his protest up into its branches and refuses to get down, the story goes viral, attracting more attention than he could ever imagined.

But while Noah does really want to save the tree, and marvels at the thousands of creatures that depend on it as their home, he also really wants to save his parents’ marriage. He hopes that his actions will somehow unite them again and stop them arguing, but has he gone too far this time? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

• Author: Lisa Thompson
• Illustrator: Katie Kear
• Publisher: Barrington Stoke
• ISBN: 978‑0‑00‑872620‑1
• Publication date: 8 May 2025
• Dimensions: approx. 129 × 198 mm (standard UK paperback size) (approximation)
• Interest age: 9+; Reading age: approx. 8+
• Accessible features: short chapters, dyslexia‑friendly layout, supportive spacing and illustrations designed to engage reluctant or struggling readers.

FAQs

Q1. Is this book suitable for readers with dyslexia?

Yes — it is published by Barrington Stoke, a specialist imprint in accessible reading formats, and the author explicitly notes it is “dyslexia‑friendly”.

Q2. What age is this book aimed at?

Interest age is 9+ (upper‑primary/early secondary), and it supports a reading age of around 8.

Q3. What’s the story about?

Noah, who’s misbehaving at school and worried about his parents splitting up, becomes involved in a protest to save a local oak tree — and climbs into it to make his voice heard.

Q4. Could it be used in a classroom or for reading‑intervention groups?

Absolutely — with its compact length, strong themes of environment, activism and family, and accessible layout, it’s ideal for inclusive classrooms, support groups or independent reading.

Q5. Is prior knowledge of other books required?

No — this is a standalone novella and can be read on its own.