Author(s): Gary Crew

Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds

Martin is the runt of his family. Without a mother to protect him, his overbearing father and brothers reject him. Aided by the self-sacrifice of loving friends, Martin finds the courage to fight for personal fulfilment. Praise for In The Beech Forest by Gary Crew and Den Scheer: 'An ideal read for children and adults alike, particularly young boys' - Candida Baker in The Sydney Morning Herald.