Up in the Leaves

Written by Shira Boss · Illustrated by Jamey Christoph

A boy secretly builds treehouses in Central Park, evading park workers.

4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 385 ratings

34 pages· 851 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· AD550L

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Bookroo's summary

In bustling New York City, young Bob Redman seeks refuge from the chaos by constructing hidden treehouses in Central Park. As his creations grow more elaborate, he plays a daring game with park workers determined to dismantle them. Will Bob's secret haven survive, or will his ingenuity be discovered? Dive into this true tale of adventure and surprise in the heart of the city.

From the publisher

Bob does not like the noisy, crowded streets and school hallways of his New York City home, so he decides to build a tree house in the cool, green calm of Central Park. Includes a note about the real Bob Redman.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 34
Words: 851
Reading age: 5–9
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD550L

Themes & topics

Books about nature Books about New York Books about trees Books about city and town life Books about trees and forests

What readers & critics say

Reviews

4.8

out of 7

5.0

“A great telling of the true story of a little boy building treehouses in Central Park. The illustrations are great and it's told in a way that's engaging and entertaining.”

Marmee

Trusted reviewer

4.5

“I love that this book is based on a true story, and it's fun that it has an epilogue at the end with a picture of the real Bob. The thing that makes this book are the illustrations!!! They are amazing. I love that this boy persists in building his tree houses and that he finds his escape into nature in Central Park.”

B is for Bookworm

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The illustrator