Books like Fortune cookie by Cathy Cassidy
When Jake learns he has three half‑siblings he is forced to leave his life in London, and his only option is to join the Tanberry family in Somerset. With little knowledge of his new relatives and an uncertain future, Jake wonders if he will be welcomed and if anyone can help him recover his life.
The story follows his journey to a new family and community, exploring themes of friendship, belonging, and adaptation.
Jake’s transition into a fresh environment reflects the challenges of finding acceptance after upheaval.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Cathy Cassidy
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