Wishtree

Written by Katherine Applegate

An ancient tree witnesses a neighborhood's struggle with acceptance and hope as a new family arrives.

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224 pages· 19,322 words· Est. 2 hour read· 590L

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Bookroo's summary

Red, an ancient oak tree and neighborhood wishtree, has seen countless wishes tied to its branches. But when a new family moves in, not everyone is welcoming. With the help of a crow named Bongo and other animal friends, Red must use its wisdom to foster kindness and unity. Can this old tree help the community embrace change and hope? Discover a heartwarming tale of friendship and acceptance from an unexpected perspective.

From the publisher

The New York Times-bestselling story of kindness, friendship, and hope.

Trees can’t tell jokes, but they can certainly tell stories. . . .

Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighborhood “wishtree”—people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red’s branches. Along with a crow named Bongo and other animals who seek refuge in Red’s hollows, this wishtree watches over the neighborhood.

You might say Red has seen it all.

Until a new family moves in. Not everyone is welcoming, and Red’s experience as a wishtree is more important than ever.

Funny, deep, warm, and nuanced, this is Katherine Applegate at her very best—writing from the heart, and from a completely unexpected point of view.

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