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by Katherine Applegate (Goodreads Author)

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Can anyone tell me the difference between this "adult" version of Wishtree and the Children's version? I only see the cover and price difference.
Susan I've gone through the first 6 chapters page-by-page and the books are identical in story and illustration. Pagination and publisher are the same so it…moreI've gone through the first 6 chapters page-by-page and the books are identical in story and illustration. Pagination and publisher are the same so it seems the only difference is the cover and the age designation. (For librarians out there - OCLC has the kid's version and the adult version on the same bibliographic record.)(less)
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illustrations in color or black and white only?
willa The only colors are black and white
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what reading level would this book be... my 3rd grader is loving reading this... some tricky words but we can't find the reading level "letter" on any of the sites I'd normally check - thanks in advance?
Kbutler Why do you care what the reading level is? A child should read whatever interests him. Reading levels are so arbitrary. There is no science to levelin…moreWhy do you care what the reading level is? A child should read whatever interests him. Reading levels are so arbitrary. There is no science to leveling a book. All leveling does is limit reading.(less)
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We are a new school and our amazing librarian has chosen Wishtree as our summer One Book One School. We would really like to get families involved in an online book club. I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for activities or discussions with the families to help encourage reading Wishtree as a school community? As you read Wishtree did you have any questions or inspirations that added to your experience?
Izzy I remember my daughter’s class reasearched the types of trees and animals mentioned in the book, and it really gave the story a side that the more fac…moreI remember my daughter’s class reasearched the types of trees and animals mentioned in the book, and it really gave the story a side that the more factual readers could enjoy. That might be an idea, if you like it
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Would this be a good and no scary or overwhelming story for an eight year old?
Cy I think an eight year old could read this, but they will probably have some questions. It has a subplot of a Muslim family being treated badly because…moreI think an eight year old could read this, but they will probably have some questions. It has a subplot of a Muslim family being treated badly because of where they come from and what they look like. This will probably bring up quite the discussion. Overall, I think the decision is up to you based on how mature the eight year old is and whether they have someone to discuss this with. (less)
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