Content: G.
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Louise and Merwin are siblings - seeds from the same tree. Their mother, a giant sycamore has released them together as a stampede and fire threaten their forest. Mama has taught them that they need to plant themselves where there is sun, soil, and a water source, but finding the right place in a harsh environment proves to be quite difficult.
With Selznick's illustrations telling much of the story, Big Tree isn't as daunting as its 500+ pages would seem. A beautiful and sensitive story - the relationship between the brother and sister is marvelous, and oh, the dialogue! I loved all the supporting characters, the mushrooms, and the scientists were my favorites. Scholastic says grade 2 and up, but I would contend that the sophisticated language is more appropriate for 4th and up.
Lisa Librarian
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