He handles the monster very well and even goads it to come and get him. This attracts a bully called Harry who Conorallows to bully him because he feels guilt over his secret dream.Īt 12.07 one night he dreams that the yew tree turns into a monster and comes to his house. He bottles it all up inside and becomes invisible at school. He dreams a dream that scares him to death and he feels strong guilt about it so tells no-one. She often stares out the window at the huge Yew tree by the churchyard and this tree becomes the focus of all Conor’s fears about his mother and later offers him hope. She has lost her hair, gets very tired and is getting weaker by the day. So it is with Conor.Ĭonor loves his mum but she is very sick. We all have fears and sometimes these fears release the monster within. This is an important story because it carries the truth about us all. Adults and young adults will be moved by it. Walker Books, 2012.Ī novel of raw emotion for your gifted reader at intermediate level and good readers at high school.
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