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Wishtree

Wishtree

AnimalsChildren's Books
Pages
240
Published
2014
Language
English

Synopsis

Red is an old oak tree who serves as the neighborhood's wishtree, collecting wishes tied to its branches. With the help of a crow named Bongo and other animal friends, Red has seen much of life. But when a new family moves in and faces resistance from some neighbors, Red's role as a silent observer becomes more important than ever.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

HeartwarmingHopefulEmotionalThought-Provoking
Found Family

Genres

Animals Children's Books Folklore Juvenile Middle Grade Nature

About the author

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Katherine Applegate

Katherine Alice Applegate is an American writer, best known as the author of the Animorphs, Remnants, Everworld and other book series (Animorphs was co-written with her husband, Michael Grant, under the joint pen name K.A. Applegate). She won the 2013 Newbery Medal for her children's novel The One and Only Ivan. Applegate's most popular books are science fiction, fantasy, and adventure novels. She won the Best New Children's Book Series Award in 1997 from Publishers Weekly. Her novel Home of the...