Review: Wishtree

Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

"You can call me Red." This sweet story is told by a red oak tree. This particular tree is an old, "wish tree". People of the town hang their wishes in the branches of the tree each May. Red has seen them all - sad, silly, hopeful. This year Red decides to try and answer one wish. Red, with the help of her animal residents, work to bring a community together.

I loved this book. The voice of the tree was just what I imagine a tree would sound like, thoughtful and wise. I was amused by the animal residents - from their names, to their personalities, to their tree preferences. A very innovative way to introduce some very adult themes.

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