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New York Times Notable Book

National Public Radio Best Book

Publishers Weekly Bestseller

Washington Post Best Book

Chicago Public Library Best Book

Publishers Weekly Best Book

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“A beautifully written, morally bracing story that will leave its imprint on a reader of any age.”
The New York Times Book Review

“Speaks movingly to a noisy, fractious world.”
—The Washington Post

“This is a book made for family sharing and discussion.”
—Raleigh News & Observer

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Order Your Copy

New York Times Notable Book

National Public Radio Best Book

Publishers Weekly Bestseller

Washington Post Best Book

Chicago Public Library Best Book

Publishers Weekly Best Book

“A beautifully written, morally bracing story that will leave its imprint on a reader of any age.”
The New York Times Book Review

“Speaks movingly to a noisy, fractious world.”
—The Washington Post

“This is a book made for family sharing and discussion.”
—Raleigh News & Observer

A special edition of Katherine Applegate's New York Times–bestselling novel

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 her crow friend 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 experiences as a wishtree are 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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★“A distinctive call for kindness, delivered by an unforgettable narrator.”
Publishers Weekly, starred review

★“A deceptively simple, tender tale in which respect, resilience, and hope triumph.”
Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★“Timely, necessary, and brimming with heart.”
Booklist, starred review

★“Another stunning effort from Applegate.”
School Library Journal, starred review

★“Inspires hope for positive change.”
Voice of Youth Advocates, starred review

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About The Author

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Katherine Applegate is the author of The One and Only Ivan, winner of the Newbery Medal. Crenshaw spent over twenty weeks on the New York Timesbestseller list, and her first middle-grade stand-alone, Home of the Brave continues on state reading lists, summer reading lists, and class reading lists. Katherine Applegate lives in Tiburon, California, with her family.

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