SOLVED. Teen in high school is abnormally tall and nicknamed Tree [s]

[Nate]

When I was younger, I read a book about a teenager in highschool who was abnormally tall and was nicknamed Tree. The summary was along the lines of 'Some people never touch the ground. They go from carpet to concrete, from concrete to pavement, pavement to linoleum. Some people never take the time to enjoy what's around us.' Please help!

[Serendi]

Maybe Stand Tall by Joan Bauer?

[L]

maybe Stand Tall by Joan Bauer :)

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Ben, I've moved this down to Unsolved for you, since that's where you will get the most traffic.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Ben shelved and rated "Stand Tall" the day after Serendi and L suggested it - can we move this to Solved then?