Planting a birthday tree has enduring effects in this poignant tale of a roving boy’s link to nature — and the roots of his family&#...
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Jan 25, 2011
This story gives the reader a feeling of a fairytale or folktale. The author uses the tree as a metaphor for the main characters' son. Teachers can use this story to teach the parts of a story.
Jan 16, 2011
Kim
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Sad and sweet, not one to be forgotten. (Happy ending.) Kids' book but somewhat adult themes of loss.
Jan 15, 2011
Finny
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Mar 26, 2011
Nicole
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This is a different book. The family plants a tree for their son when he is a baby. The tree and the son soon have the same feelings and the boy then goes away to sea. The parents watch the tree for the sign of his return. I think the idea is interesting, but I didn't really like this book.
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