Tree. Table. Book.

By Lois Lowry

A young girl fights to save her elderly friend from losing her memories and freedom.

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208 pages· 29,169 words· Est. 4 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Eleven-year-old Sophie is determined to keep her elderly neighbor and best friend from being taken away. As she delves into the elder Sophie's fading memories, she uncovers tales of war, loss, and enduring love. With the help of her friends Ralphie and Oliver, young Sophie embarks on a heartfelt journey to preserve the past and protect their cherished bond. Will she succeed in her quest, or will the elder Sophie's son intervene? Discover the power of friendship and the stories that bind us in this touching tale.

From the publisher

From two-time Newbery medalist Lois Lowry comes this warm and resonant story of an unlikely friendship, which unfolds as a revelation on how we hold on to–and pass on–what matters most.Everyone knows the two Sophies are best friends. One is in elementary school, and one is . . . well . . . in a little trouble of late. She’s elderly, sure, but she’s always been on her game, the best friend any girl struggling to fit in could ever have. The Sophies drink tea, have strong opinions about pretty much everything, and love each other dearly. Now it seems the elder Sophie is having memory problems, burning teakettles, and forgetting just about everything. It looks like her son is going to come and get her and steal her away forever. Young Sophie isn’t having that. Not one bit. So she sets out to help elder Sophie’s memory, with the aid of her neighborhood friends Ralphie and Oliver. But when she opens the floodgates of elder Sophie’s memories, she winds up listening to stories that will illustrate just how much there is to know about her dear friend, stories of war, hunger, cruelty, and ultimately love.

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