From the Bookshelf of Never too Late to Read Classics…

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Betty Smith

Start date: June 15, 2016

Finish date: July 14, 2016

Discussion: Children's Classics Buddy Reads

Discussion leader: Saphia210

Why we're reading this: YA Group Read
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Jan 03, 2017 Mary Paul rated it it was amazing

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“From that time on, the world was hers for the reading. She would never be lonely again, never miss the lack of intimate friends. Books became her friends and there was one for every mood. There was poetry for quiet companionship. There was adventure when she tired of quiet hours. There would be love stories when she came into adolescence and when she wanted to feel a closeness to someone she could read a biography. On that day when she first knew she could read, she made a vow to read one book ...more

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