New York Times Bestseller
From the New York Times-bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan comes a tender story told through the rings of an ancient oak tree. When a neighborhood divides over new neighbors, Red the wishtree becomes an unlikely bridge. A perfect read for fans of Wonder—funny, profound, and utterly original.
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From the New York Times-bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan and Odder comes a story so tender and wise, it feels like a secret whispered by the trees themselves.
Red is an ancient oak—a neighborhood wishtree where people tie cloth scraps bearing their deepest hopes. For generations, Red has stood witness to joy and heartbreak, sheltering a quirky family of creatures including Bongo, a philosophical crow with a gift for collecting treasures. Red has seen everything… or so this wise old tree believes.
When a Muslim family moves into the neighborhood, not everyone extends a warm welcome. Suddenly, Red’s role as wishtree becomes more vital than ever. Can an old oak help heal a divided community? Can wishes written on cloth actually change hearts?
Katherine Applegate’s gift for writing from unexpected perspectives shines brilliantly in this tale told through the rings of a tree. Wishtree tackles themes of prejudice, friendship, and belonging with the author’s signature warmth and gentle wisdom. Perfect for readers who loved Wonder, this story reminds us that sometimes the most rooted among us can teach us how to grow.
Funny, profound, and utterly original, Wishtree is a book to press into the hands of every young reader navigating our complicated world—and every adult who needs reminding that kindness, like a tree, grows stronger with time.
Features Common Core connections, making it ideal for classroom discussions and family reading.
This tender, timeless tale about a beloved tree that brings a neighborhood together is Applegate at her finest.
Applegate deftly builds a convincing, compelling character in Red, whose gentle, occasionally wry observations feel wholly authentic.
A timely and timeless tale that encourages readers to be a positive force in the world.
Applegate's story is both whimsical and emotionally resonant, a tale that will linger in readers' hearts.
Applegate has a gift for creating animal narrators with distinct voices and personalities.
A beautiful story about kindness, community, and the power of hope.
| Weight | 0.65 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 8.50 × 0.95 × 7.80 in |
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| Subject | Animals, Birds, Diversity & Multicultural, Friendship, Juvenile Fiction, Prejudice & Racism, Science & Nature, Social Themes, Trees & Forests |
| Accolade |
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