false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170620629m/64037.jpg 64037 3 A Moreton Bay Fig tree, planted as a memorial to Australian soldiers killed in World War I, is slated to be cut down by the local council. A young boy tells the moving story of the tree, as related by his great grandfather, grandfather, and father, each of whom has participated in wars over the years. Interweaving themes of war, memory, and conservation, this book blends a sensitive text with brilliantly original collage art by Shaun Tan to bring an important lesson to young readers. 1043200 book 1999 Memorial total:21|5:6|4:10|3:4|2:1|1:0| 21 84 32 3 5 0 false false Tue Apr 07 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Feb 15 16:21:47 -0800 2009 Tue Apr 07 03:18:41 -0700 2009
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