{"product_id":"this-very-tree-sean-rubin-9781250788504","title":"This Very Tree: A Story of 9\/11, Resilience, and Regrowth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA deeply moving story about community and resilience, from the point-of-view of the Callery pear tree that survived the attacks on September 11, from Eisner Award-nominated author-illustrator Sean Rubin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"A resonant, beautifully rendered testament to life and renewal.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the 1970s, nestled between the newly completed Twin Towers in New York City, a Callery pear tree was planted. Over the years, the tree provided shade for people looking for a place to rest and a home for birds, along with the first blooms of spring. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn September 11, 2001, everything changed. The tree's home was destroyed, and it was buried under the rubble. But a month after tragedy struck, a shocking discovery was made at Ground Zero: the tree had survived. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDubbed the \"Survivor Tree,\" it was moved to the Bronx to recover. And in the thoughtful care of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, the Callery pear was nursed back to health. Almost a decade later, the Survivor Tree returned home and was planted in the 9\/11 Memorial to provide beauty and comfort...and also hope. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is the story of that tree--and of a nation in recovery. Told from the tree's perspective, \u003ci\u003eThis Very Tree\u003c\/i\u003e is a touching tribute to first responders, the resilience of America, and the restorative power of community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sean Rubin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1250788501\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250788504\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Henry Holt \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/11\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 9.20w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e513639 \/ This Very Tree: A Story of 9\/11, Resilience, and Regrowth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/05\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/15\/2021 pg. 41\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/14\/2021 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2021 pg. 140\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2021 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style","brand":"Sean Rubin","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44053509308671,"sku":"9781250788504","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_dd5dd1a1-6b4b-4808-809f-c2f3067deed3.jpg?v=1685024745","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/this-very-tree-sean-rubin-9781250788504","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}