Branches of Hope: The 9/11 Survivor Tree by Ann Magee and Nicole Wong - ESSENTIAL

Branches of Hope: The 9/11 Survivor Tree by Ann Magee, illustrated by Nicole Wong. PICTURE BOOK. Charlesbridge, 2021. $17. 9781623541323 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ESSENTIAL 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE 

In the rubble of the Twin Towers, a lone pear tree survived. For a decade it rested and regrew at a nearby plant nursery. When it was replanted at the new memorial site, it became a symbol of hope for people around the world. 

I have read one other book about this tree – I can sincerely say this is a much better, a much more accessible book - both visually and textually. An important addition to a 9/11 collection. 

Cindy, Library Teacher, MLS