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Where did Torey Hayden grow up?

Livingston, Montana. Hayden grew up in Livingston, Montana. This Midwestern town is where Torey learnt her ethics.

What was the first non-fiction book that Torey Hayden had written?

One Child. Torey's first book was written in just 42 days and she wrote it for herself.

What was Torey Hayden's research interest for ten years?

elective mutism. Torey sure met up with a lot of elective mutes over her career. Jadie wouldn't speak unless she was in a cupboard, and Sheila had a lot to say but she just couldn't say it.

Who were the children in 'Somebody Else's Kids'?

Boo, Lori, Tomas and Claudia. The class in 'Somebody Else's Kids' created itself. It was the last one before mainstreaming, and they learnt a lot and were happy-most of the time.

Who did Torey say fellow professional Arlene Pederson reminded her of in Ghost Girl?

Lurleen or Loretta. Arlene Peterson had the aura of a country singer when she first met Torey-brash, bold and wild.

In 'Just Another Kid', where did Geraldine and Shemona come from?

Ireland. When Ireland was troubled, a lot of people were emigrating to America. Irish life is a mix of humour and troubles, and these girls brought those qualities to the classroom.

How many letters did Sheila end up writing in 'The Tiger's Child', to her mother?

10. Sheila really needed to talk to her mother, but her mother wasn't there for her. So she sent Torey the letters.

In the 'Tiger's Child', what happened to Alejo after Sheila kidnapped him?

He was at his grandmother's house, watching cartoons.. Sheila took Alejo away because he stirred up feelings of her own abandonment by her mother and later by Torey. She really loved Alejo, a Columbian orphan, and refused to accept that he had brain damage. The family that adopted him did not accept less than perfection and talked about him like professionals do.

Who played Torey in the film based on 'One Child, UNTAMED LOVE'?

Cathy Lee Crosby. Cathy Lee Crosby has acted in many TV movies over the years.

What would Torey have been if she wasn't a teacher and a writer?

An astrophysicist. Torey has a real passion for scientific things, and she loves looking up at the stars.