The Unadoptables: Five fantastic children on the adventure of a lifetime

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I didn’t set out to write a story about orphans as such. I suppose the main thing I really wanted to write about was a group of ‘misfits’ who refuse to conform to what society deems acceptable or normal…. a group of children who empower each other, see their own worth, and carve out their own story rather than be forced to conform to someone else’s. I also wanted something that united them with an unbreakable bond, and I guess this is where the orphan trope came in. And given the time period I was writing about, it seemed logical to write them in this way. In the absence of a guiding adult figure, they had to navigate this journey themselves...” Half Dutch, half English, Hana Tooke grew up near Amsterdam and moved to the south of England at the age of twelve. After completing a degree in music, and then a PGCE, Hana was a primary school teacher for several years. Hana also completed the Bath Spa University Writing for Young People MA, and The Unadoptables was shortlisted for The Bath Children's Novel Award 2018. A corker of a story. I loved the writing, the setting, the STUPENDOUS action scenes, how well-paced it was, with such drama, revelations, plot twists and the loveliest of final lines... and one of the most satisfying endings I've read in a long while, with the promise of more in the epilogue. Bravo, Hana - what a book! Emma Carroll, author of Letters to the Lighthouse

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There is no denying that Hana Tooke can write. There is, however, the need to question whether or not she should. Especially when she writes books that, despite their well-written words and descriptions, are harmful to the very children she is writing for. Me parece un libro perfecto para todos los públicos desde los 9-10 años. Me ha devuelto a mis años de Los cinco de Enid Blyton, me ha hecho pasar un muy buen rato, y tiene esa intriga que atrapará a todo el que lo lea, para saber cómo acabarán nuestros cinco amigos. Effortlessly merging the gothic and ghastly with the eccentric and absurd, Hana Tooke's mesmerising debut sends a quintet of abandoned orphans off on a caper across nineteenth-century Amsterdam, complete with sinister supervillains, heart-in-mouth cliff-hangers and lashings of evocative period flavour. Waterstones Blog, 'Best Books to Look Out For in 2020' Can you drop any hints about what does happen next? Will there be a sequel? Are you going to write a book for each character? Edda appeared quite late into the process (draft three or four, I think), as I was struggling with the ‘soggy middle’ of my story. I knew I needed something/someone new when the orphans arrive at Poppenmill, but for a long while I couldn’t work out what/who exactly. A bit like the original seed of the story, when Edda did finally arrive, she was as clear as day, arms crossed and raising that eyebrow at me as if to say: ‘it’s about time you finally spotted me, now let’s get on with it shall we?’ Edda completely transformed the story, not just in terms of plot but the effect she had on the orphans’ vividness, especially Milou and Lotta. So, in that respect, I think she was probably the most surprising AND the most enjoyable character to write.

The amazing humour and world-building of Nevermoor meets the wisdom and warmth of Rooftoppers in this most un-ordinary adventure about five amazing children. Adoption UK will be entitled to restrict, suspend or terminate your membership or deny you access to adoptionuk.org or take such other action if you are in breach of any of the Terms and Conditions or if your use of adoptionuk.org is deemed inappropriate. The restriction, suspension or termination of our service pursuant to this section will be without prejudice to any rights which Adoption UK may have against you in respect of your breach of these Terms of Service. Adoption UK shall be entitled to disclose your user identity and details if required or requested by the courts or other law enforcement authorities and/or agencies or in such other circumstances as Adoption UK in its sole discretion considers reasonably necessary or appropriate. Hana Tooke weaves in all the elements of a classic children's story: orphans, evil villains, and a gang of friends. Yet she somehow changes it up, bringing in a twist of suspense and passion while still keeping to the classic themes. ‘ Our director of public affairs, Alison Woodhead, gives her take on The Unadoptables, a new children’s book which has come in for criticism in the adoption community.

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Primero y principal, este libro es apuntado a un público infanto-juvenil, por lo que no se esperen encontrar con una confección compleja de la trama. De todos modos esto no quita lo hermoso y auténtico de la historia. El abordaje de temas en tanto a la familia y la construcción de la misma me pareció muy bien hecho. Te dan ganas de abrazar a los personajes, llorar y reír con ellos. The amazing humour and world-building of NEVERMOOR meets the wisdom and warmth of ROOFTOPPERS in this most un-ordinary adventure about five amazing children . . . THE UNADOPTABLES by Hana Tooke.The amazing humour and world-building of Nevermoor meets the wisdom and warmth of Rooftoppers in this completely unforgettable and totally gorgeous comedy-adventure! las últimas 150 paginas son TREMENDAS tipo los giros, cuando empiezan a planear el show de marionetas, toooda la escena del barco, posta que me re gustó. If you'd like to read more about the 'orphan trope' in children's books, try anartfulsequenceofwords.com or this article at lithub.com These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

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The experience of reading The Unadoptables feels very visual. Did you ‘see’ it as you were writing? Have films and TV dramas had any impact on your book?

La historia me sonaba a algo, la idea de los huérfanos y una de ellos que sabe que sus padres irán por ella, que sabe que no fue abandonada por elección y está esperando que vayan a salvarla. Al final, todo gira a favor de que Milou siga las pistas sobre su abandono para descifrar su pasado, pues es la que está más obsesionada con él a diferencia de los otros, excepto por Egg. Por eso acompañaremos a los niños mientras logran lidiar con distintos obstáculos para formar un hogar temporal y así conseguir la libertad que tanto anhelan. Yes, what an excellent message for children, that if you have a difference and disability or are the wrong race that NO ONE WILL WANT YOU. It’s a white ableist fairy tale! Acá me faltaron ambos componentes, la narración estuvo bien. No destaca ni para bien ni para mal, se queda dentro de un rango normal, pero no tenía ese "algo" que me enamora en estos libros. Y, al mismo tiempo, la historia nunca tuvo dejó el tono infantil y ofreció un poco más. El único momento en el que vislumbré algo más, algo que podía ser un poco o más oscuro o adulto fue con la historia del carnaval, pero ahí quedó.

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Deep in the heart of Amsterdam sits a tall, narrow house. This is the Little Tulip Orphanage, a place of minimal suppers and very strict rules. Everything – including abandonment – is regulated. Es una historia bonita llena de valores sobre la amistad y la familia, como el concepto más amplio que pueda existir. Sin embargo, no me encantó como pensé que lo haría. Which character did you enjoy writing about the most, and why? Which character surprised you the most? Which was the most challenging to write about? A book to absolutely fall in love with." Cerrie Burnell, author of T he Girl with the Shark's Teeth The Unadoptables follows the narrative of Milou, resident storyteller, promising mystery solver and twelve year old miniature mother hen. Milou fiercely cares for her found brothers and sisters, often accepting responsibility for the wonderful childlike malarkey the children of Little Tulip Orphanage create, the Matron is a vile and malicious woman unfit to run a raffle, nevermind a children's orphanage. Milou has tried her damndest to be unadoptable, hanging onto the hope that her parents will return for her when safe to do so, clearly they're on an extremely dangerous adventure, hunting werewolves or hot air balloon aficionados and a catastrophe has befallen them and they'll return as soon as possible, how else would you explain an infant being left on the roof?El libro es bonito, en especial, la amistad que une a los protagonistas y el cómo se cuidan entre ellos y apoyan cada gusto y pasión que tienen. Por lejos, es lo mejor del libro, las relaciones entre los niños y el amor natural entre ellos que se ve en los pequeños gestos, la autora no necesitó grandes párrafos ni palabras profundas para demostrar que se querían, bastaba con lo más pequeño para hacerlo evidente.