this very special book is written by katherine applegate. she won the newbery medal for her book, "the one and only ivan."
the book's main character is red, an old, old oak tree. red's branches hold all kinds of messages on little scraps of paper, fabric, even a sock. each one says something different. some are hopes. some are dreams. some are prayers. they are all wishes.
when an immigrant family moves into town that looks different from other families, big issues flare up. the newcomers are not welcome. a threat gets carved into red.
this extra meaningful book is so apt for our world. it addresses issues that affect every child, such as friendship, tolerance, and conflict-resolution. it provides a story that shows racism, allowing important conversations.
this is a first edition, published in 2017, by feiwel and friends (an imprint of macmillan publishing group, llc/new york).
the book's black and white illustrations are so well-done. the artist is charles santoso. the book's design is by liz dresner.
215 easy-to-read print pages/51 short chapters
a hardcover book like this originally cost $16.99.
pre-owned item, as-is, but in nearly perfect condition, with no flaws, no writing anywhere, is not an ex-library book, and from a non-smoking home
