Kaline Klattermaster's Tree House

Kaline Klattermaster's Tree House introduces readers to Kaline, a wiggly, talkative boy with ADHD who struggles to navigate his real world. When his dad leaves and his mom becomes evasive, Kaline retreats into a vivid imaginary tree house. This magical refuge, complete with 100 puppies and two wise older brothers, offers him a safe space to process his feelings and find solace. The story beautifully portrays the power of imagination as a coping mechanism, while also gently guiding Kaline, and by extension, the reader, towards finding the courage to engage with and ultimately thrive in the real world. It's a heartwarming and empathetic look at neurodivergence, family changes, and building resilience.

It’s easy to understand why wiggly Kaline Klattermaster wants to squirm away from his life: Already struggling with his inability to sit still or stay quiet, now his dad is gone and his mom won’t say where. To escape the chaotic world of his mother’s reign, Kaline thinks up a perfect hiding place—an imaginary tree house complete with 100 puppies and two older brothers who give him advice. Like Joey Pigza in Jack Ganto’s bestselling novels, Kaline has ADHD, making him all the more relatable to young readers, who will empathize with and cheer for him as Kaline finds the courage to leave the tree and face the real world.