Wishtree (Thorndike Press Large Print Literacy Bridge)

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

Praise for wishtree:

A New York Times bestseller

A Publishers Weekly bestseller

A New York Times Notable Children's Book of 2017

A Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2017

A Boston Globe Best Children's Book of 2017

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year

A Booklist Editor's Choice Selection

A NPR Best Children's Book of the Year

A BookPage Best Children's Book of 2017

A Powell's Books Best Kids' Books of 2017

A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Children's Books 2017

A Southern Living Best Children's Book of 2017

An Indie Next "Top Pick" Title

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

"The simplicity of Newbery Medalist Applegate's graceful novel contrasts powerfully with the prejudice it confronts. Narration comes from Red, an enormous red oak near an elementary school that also serves as a "wishtree" for the neighborhood―once a year,residents deposit wishes in Red's branches and hollows....Red'sopenhearted voice and generosity of spirit bring perspective gained over centuries of observation. It's a distinctive call for kindness, delivered by an unforgettable narrator."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Applegate introduces another quiet, resilient protagonist who -- like the cagedgorilla in The One and Only Ivan and the working-class boy in Crenshaw-- speaks movingly to a noisy, fractious world. -- The Washington Post

"The story's wit and humor keep it from being heavy-handed, as do vividportrayals of minor characters, especially Bongo, the sarcastic crow who is Red's best friend. This is a book made for family sharing anddiscussion."--Raleigh News & Observer

"Timely, necessary, and brimming with heart."-- Booklist, starred review

"Newbery Award-winning author Applegate meets high expectations in this taletold by a tree named Red, a red oak who is "two hundred and sixteenrings old." ... Another stunning effort from Applegate. This thoughtful read is a top choice for middle graders."--School Library Journal, starred review

"This swiftly moving yet contemplative read is great for early middle grade,reluctant or tentative readers, or precocious younger students. A deceptively simple, tender tale in which respect, resilience, and hope triumph."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review"

This gentle yet powerful book is suitable for all ages...and its message remains more vital than ever."--BookPage

"Inspires hope for positive change. Perfect for a powerful classroom read, Wishtree is another winner for Applegate."--Voices of Youth Advocates, starred review

________Praise for Crenshaw:

A New York Times Bestseller

A Publishers Weekly Bestseller

"This accessible and moving novel demonstrates how the creative resilience of a child's mind cansoften difficult situations, while exploring the intersection ofimagination and truth." ―Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A compelling and unflinchingly honest treatment of a difficult topic." ―School Library Journal, starred review

"The tone is warm and, occasionally, quirkily funny, but it doesn'tsugarcoat the effects of hunger and vulnerability." ―The Horn Book, starred review