I Have an Olive Tree
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

I Have an Olive Tree

Written by Eve Bunting · Illustrated by Karen Barbour

A mysterious olive tree gift reveals deep family secrets.

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32 pages· 1,265 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· AD570L
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Bookroo's summary

Sophia receives an olive tree from her grandfather, a puzzling gift that gains significance after his passing. As her mother journeys to Greece, Sophia uncovers a legacy intertwined with family and heritage. What secrets does the tree hold, and how will it change her understanding of her roots? This tale of discovery and connection invites readers to explore the bonds that transcend generations.

From the publisher

The day I was seven, my grandfather gave me and olive tree…At first, Sophia thinks the tree is an odd gift, but when Grandfather dies and her mother travel to Greece to see the tree, she discovers that what he discovers that what he has given her is far greater than she’d ever imagined.A testimony to the wondrous ties of family and heritage, this glorious picture book brings together the beautiful writing of acclaimed author Eve Bunting and the exuberant paintings of artist Karen Barbour.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,265
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD570L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
32487
Publication
Published
April 7, 1999
First published
April 30, 1999
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060275730
LCCN
98007213
OCLC
39007038

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