A nine-year-old girl searching for her roots must face a forest filled with tree ghouls-and her own deepest fears.
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Oct 19, 2011
Brian
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I absolutely love the concept behind Tree Girl. Part original fairy tale, part invented myth, the story borrows from various folklores to create its own world within which to exist. The setup is extremely compelling. Nine year old Anna lives in an isolated cottage by the sea with a grouchy man who supposedly rescued her from forest ghouls when she was a baby. The two live in perpetual fear of the forest that surrounds them. Day after day, the man leaves her to go fishing and Anna finds life extr
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Feb 19, 2012
Amanda
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This book is about a nine year old girl trying to figure out who she is and where she belongs. In order to do this, she has to get to the big willow tree in the forest, but the Master tells her the forest is filled with tree-ghouls and she is not allowed in the forest, for fear the tree-ghouls will hurt her. This is a very fast read and an exceptional book. I think most middle grade students would be able to read this book and understand the conflicts the main character Anna has. This is a m
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Sep 28, 2010
Diana
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Tree Girl tells the story of Anna, a young orphaned girl living with Master Mellwyn, an older gentleman whose main charge is to protect his young charge from the dangers of the tree spirits and ghouls. The book describes Anna's struggle to understand where her mother and father are, and to explain the tie she feels with the trees within the forest. The book was not one of my favorites, but I did like the character descriptions and forest descriptions.
Apr 29, 2011
Dondero
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This book reminded me of a movie I saw recently called Hannah. A young girl and a man live out in the wilderness all by themselves. They hunt for all their food, they built the cabin in which they live, they are isolated from society. That's where the resemblance ends, though. This book takes us into the forest where tree ghouls live and where our heroine, Rowanna, finally finds out where she comes from.
May 21, 2010
Vicki
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Just reread this one, it's on my grade 3 list this year. Nice little fantasy about a young girl raised by an old curmugion in an isolated cottage by the se. She feels the pull to go into the the forest to visit a tree called the high willow, to discover who she is and where she came from, but is forbidden and terrified by the stories of wicked ghouls that live there.
Jun 23, 2011
Ashleigh
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Another comfort book of mine. I think I first read this when I was ten, or close to the age of the book's protagonist. Since I've striven to have her courage, adventurous spirit and determination- that attitude has carried me well enough so far.
I can't wait till my niece is old enough to enjoy this one for herself.
I can't wait till my niece is old enough to enjoy this one for herself.
Mar 15, 2009
Josie
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A sweet, simple book that weaves nature, magic and adventure into a pleasant story for middle readers. I'd suggest it for a 4th-6th grade reader.
We have it in the junior fiction section in the SCCS library.
We have it in the junior fiction section in the SCCS library.
Oct 04, 2008
PsychedeliKëlly
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There is something about this book that I absolutely love. The book itself is one of the shortest books that I can say I enjoy to read to this very day.
I just love the feeling and vibe of the whole book. It's full of warm emotions, and sometimes that's the best part about a book. When such a simple book can make me smile and cry, I know that the author did something magical. I can easily say that anyone can enjoy this book if they're looking for a quick, easy read. And when I say qui More...
I just love the feeling and vibe of the whole book. It's full of warm emotions, and sometimes that's the best part about a book. When such a simple book can make me smile and cry, I know that the author did something magical. I can easily say that anyone can enjoy this book if they're looking for a quick, easy read. And when I say qui More...
Sep 28, 2009
Lorena
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This was really cute, full of magic, while reading I just kept getting reminded of how far we have gone from truly respecting nature and accepting our place in this planet as just another component.
Jul 26, 2010
Bridget
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I think that every child should read this book. It was fantastic and one of the most memorable stories of my childhood.
May 20, 2010
Naomi
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I loved this book! Lyrical, wonderful story. I was hooked from page one and will gladly search for more of his books.
Nov 26, 2008
Kenley
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i read this a long long time ago, but it was really good. the idea was pretty cool. i liked it bunches.
Mar 26, 2009
Madelyn
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This was amazing! I loved watching Anna learn about her past and Master Mellwyn's too.
Mar 12, 2009
Julianna
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very good this girl was so brave it was insaine i wish i could be as brave as here
Jun 23, 2009
Samantha97
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This was a quick read. A bit slower, but interesting and it was a good story.
Dec 16, 2009
Ethenielle
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Another interesting novel by T.A. Barron (wrote lost years of merlin series) but rather vague in storyline. It wasn't until twenty pages near the end did I realize exactly what was going on besides minor events. However, I did enjoy the concepts of tree spirits known as tree ghouls and an ability I've never really thought of. Not bad overall, but not something I'd read over and over again either.
Mar 16, 2008
Isabella
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This is the best book i've ever read. I don't really know why. It's just one of those books that I could read over and over and over again and still enjoy it immensely. If you like books about young girls who live on the beach and are desperate to know her mother, this is the book for you!!!!!
Dec 17, 2009
Meredith
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When reading this book, the details were so vivid I could clearly picture the scenes in my mind as though the story were made into a film. This is an enjoyable children's/young adult fantasy novel.
Sep 21, 2009
Kerry
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Short and sweet; I was a little put off by the abrupt ending. I mean, it wrapped up nicely, but just a little too fast for my liking. Still, it had it's charms.
May 25, 2008
Jenna
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I have to say, this one one of the weirdest books I've ever read. I liked it, especially in 5th grade, but the style of writing was just so weird!
Oct 29, 2008
Jana
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This is one of my favorite books of all time. I think I have read it 7 times. I love the whole 'tree spirit' thing.
Feb 16, 2008
Amelia
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i liked the style of writing and how the ending wasnt the happiest thing that could have happened but it was too short!
Jan 27, 2012
Lily
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This book was good. This was the first book club book we read this year but I still remember how much I like it.
Jul 23, 2008
cedar
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I've read this book 6 times. I never get sick of it!!! I don't even own it!!!
