"Timely, necessary, and brimming with heart."- Booklist, starred review This is a book made for family sharing and discussion."-Raleigh News & Observer "The story's wit and humor keep it from being heavy-handed, as do vivid portrayals of minor characters, especially Bongo, the sarcastic crow who is Red's best friend. "Applegate introduces another quiet, resilient protagonist who - like the caged gorilla in The One and Only Ivan and the working-class boy in Crenshaw - speaks movingly to a noisy, fractious world. It's a distinctive call for kindness, delivered by an unforgettable narrator."- Publishers Weekly, starred review Narration comes from Red, an enormous red oak near an elementary school that also serves as a "wishtree" for the neighborhood-once a year, residents deposit wishes in Red's branches and hollows.Red's openhearted voice and generosity of spirit bring perspective gained over centuries of observation. "The simplicity of Newbery Medalist Applegate's graceful novel contrasts powerfully with the prejudice it confronts. "A beautifully written, morally bracing story that will leave its imprint on a reader of any age." The New York Times Book Review "A beautifully written, morally bracing story that will leave its imprint on a reader of any age." - The New York Times Book ReviewĪ National Public Radio Best Book of 2017Ī Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2017Īutumn 2017 Kids' Indie Next List "Top Pick" Title With a message of inclusion for dreamers and welcomers, this is a book for our lives and times.
When a new family moves in, not everyone is welcoming, and Red's experience as a wishtree is more important than ever. Along with a crow named Bongo and other animals who seek refuge in Red's hollows, this wishtree watches over the neighborhood. Red is the neighborhood "wishtree"-people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red's branches.
Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Trees can't tell jokes, but they can certainly tell stories. Illustrations.Ī special edition for adults of Katherine Applegate's New York Times-bestselling novel about an oak tree and a crow who help their neighbors embrace their differences. About the Book A special edition for adults of Newbery Medalist Applegate's "New York Times"-bestselling novel about an oak tree and a crow who help their neighbors embrace their differences.
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