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Start with One Child and continue through all 2 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with One Child
Book 1 by Torey Hayden • Published 1980
After six year old Sheila is placed in Torey Hayden's special education class for attacking a younger boy, many believe she is beyond help. Over five intense months, Torey works to reach the fiercely intelligent, badl...
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Sheila reading order
Ends with The Tiger's Child
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Book 1:One Child
Torey Hayden • 1980
After six year old Sheila is placed in Torey Hayden's special education class for attacking a younger boy, many believe she is beyond help. Over five intense months, Torey works to reach the fiercely intelligent, badl...
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Book 2:The Tiger's Child
Torey Hayden • 1995
Years after One Child, Torey Hayden reunites with Sheila, now a teenager wrestling with anger, hazy memories, and a sense of betrayal. Their renewed relationship traces the long shadow of childhood trauma and the diff...
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Sheila FAQ
What is the best order to read the Sheila series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with One Child.
How many books are in the Sheila series?
There are 2 books currently listed in the Sheila series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Sheila series?
New readers should start with One Child, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Sheila series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1980 to 1995.