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An Amazon Best Book of 2021 Katherine Applegate's Willodeen, like most fairy tales, takes place in a world that is familiar in its generalities and supernatural in its particulars. Applegate's most inventive contribution, however, comes after the main business of the story has been resolved[: ] It takes empathy to cherish all living things, no matter how small or ugly. But it takes imagination to recognize both the agonies and the marvels of the future that awaits us. --The New York Times Book Review Employing flawlessly simple, candid prose that belies deeper messages, Newbery Medalist Applegate again considers the complex relationship between humans and the natural world. ... Fiercely protective Willodeen is easy to champion, and her belief that nature knows more than we do is a message worth sharing. --Publishers Weekly, starred review Applegate's gentle yet honest tale mixes magic with very real environmental messaging, both warning of human-caused harm and pointing to nature's resilience and interconnectedness. ...Applegate empowers her young characters by not only granting them courage but also ensuring they earn the respect of their elders.--Booklist, starred review This accessible fantasy offers hope as well as a tender examination of people re-learning to work together to care for one another and the world around them. --The Horn Book Magazine An endearing fable that illuminates the importance of recognizing that all living things serve a purpose in our beautifully complex world and are worthy of care and dignity. --BookPage Applegate's latest fantasy is a simple but beautiful story about humans' relationship with the natural world. ... A sweet fantasy about standing up for what you believe in.--School Library Journal Praise for Wishtree: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A New York Times Notable Book, 2017 A National Public Radio Best Book of 2017 A Publishers Weekly Bestseller A Washington Post Best Book of 2017 A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2017 A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2017 San Francisco Chronicle 2017 Gift Guide Los Angeles Times 2017 Gift Guide Autumn 2017 Kids' Indie Next List Top Pick Title Winner, E.B. White Read Aloud Award 2018 ALSC/ALA Notable Children's Book 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's openhearted voice and generosity of spirit bring perspective gained over centuries of observation.--Publishers Weekly, starred review Applegate introduces another quiet, resilient protagonist who -- like the caged gorilla 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 vivid portrayals of minor characters, especially Bongo, the sarcastic crow who is Red's best friend. This is a book made for family sharing and discussion.--Raleigh News & Observer Timely, necessary, and brimming with heart.-- Booklist, starred review Newbery Award-winning author Applegate meets high expectations in this tale told by a tree named Red, a red oak who is two hundred and sixteen rings 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 Katherine Applegate's Willodeen, like most fairy tales, takes place in a world that is familiar in its generalities and supernatural in its particulars. Applegate's most inventive contribution, however, comes after the main business of the story has been resolved[: ] It takes empathy to cherish all living things, no matter how small or ugly. But it takes imagination to recognize both the agonies and the marvels of the future that awaits us. --The New York Times Book Review Employing flawlessly simple, candid prose that belies deeper messages, Newbery Medalist Applegate again considers the complex relationship between humans and the natural world. ... Fiercely protective Willodeen is easy to champion, and her belief that nature knows more than we do is a message worth sharing. --Publishers Weekly, starred review Applegate's gentle yet honest tale mixes magic with very real environmental messaging, both warning of human-caused harm and pointing to nature's resilience and interconnectedness. ...Applegate empowers her young characters by not only granting them courage but also ensuring they earn the respect of their elders.--Booklist, starred review This accessible fantasy offers hope as well as a tender examination of people re-learning to work together to care for one another and the world around them. --The Horn Book Magazine An endearing fable that illuminates the importance of recognizing that all living things serve a purpose in our beautifully complex world and are worthy of care and dignity. --BookPage Applegate's latest fantasy is a simple but beautiful story about humans' relationship with the natural world. ... A sweet fantasy about standing up for what you believe in.--School Library Journal Praise for Wishtree: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A New York Times Notable Book, 2017 A National Public Radio Best Book of 2017 A Publishers Weekly Bestseller A Washington Post Best Book of 2017 A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2017 A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2017 San Francisco Chronicle 2017 Gift Guide Los Angeles Times 2017 Gift Guide Autumn 2017 Kids' Indie Next List Top Pick Title Winner, E.B. White Read Aloud Award 2018 ALSC/ALA Notable Children's Book 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's openhearted voice and generosity of spirit bring perspective gained over centuries of observation.--Publishers Weekly, starred review Applegate introduces another quiet, resilient protagonist who -- like the caged gorilla 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 vivid portrayals of minor characters, especially Bongo, the sarcastic crow who is Red's best friend. This is a book made for family sharing and discussion.--Raleigh News & Observer Timely, necessary, and brimming with heart.-- Booklist, starred review Newbery Award-winning author Applegate meets high expectations in this tale told by a tree named Red, a red oak who is two hundred and sixteen rings 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

An Amazon Best Book of 2021 Katherine Applegate's Willodeen, like most fairy tales, takes place in a world that is familiar in its generalities and supernatural in its particulars. Applegate's most inventive contribution, however, comes after the main business of the story has been resolved[: ] It takes empathy to cherish all living things, no matter how small or ugly. But it takes imagination to recognize both the agonies and the marvels of the future that awaits us. --The New York Times Book Review Employing flawlessly simple, candid prose that belies deeper messages, Newbery Medalist Applegate again considers the complex relationship between humans and the natural world. ... Fiercely protective Willodeen is easy to champion, and her belief that nature knows more than we do is a message worth sharing. --Publishers Weekly, starred review Applegate's gentle yet honest tale mixes magic with very real environmental messaging, both warning of human-caused harm and pointing to nature's resilience and interconnectedness. ...Applegate empowers her young characters by not only granting them courage but also ensuring they earn the respect of their elders.--Booklist, starred review This accessible fantasy offers hope as well as a tender examination of people re-learning to work together to care for one another and the world around them. --The Horn Book Magazine An endearing fable that illuminates the importance of recognizing that all living things serve a purpose in our beautifully complex world and are worthy of care and dignity. --BookPage Applegate's latest fantasy is a simple but beautiful story about humans' relationship with the natural world. ... A sweet fantasy about standing up for what you believe in.--School Library Journal Praise for Wishtree: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A New York Times Notable Book, 2017 A National Public Radio Best Book of 2017 A Publishers Weekly Bestseller A Washington Post Best Book of 2017 A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2017 A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2017 San Francisco Chronicle 2017 Gift Guide Los Angeles Times 2017 Gift Guide Autumn 2017 Kids' Indie Next List Top Pick Title Winner, E.B. White Read Aloud Award 2018 ALSC/ALA Notable Children's Book 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's openhearted voice and generosity of spirit bring perspective gained over centuries of observation.--Publishers Weekly, starred review Applegate introduces another quiet, resilient protagonist who -- like the caged gorilla 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 vivid portrayals of minor characters, especially Bongo, the sarcastic crow who is Red's best friend. This is a book made for family sharing and discussion.--Raleigh News & Observer Timely, necessary, and brimming with heart.-- Booklist, starred review Newbery Award-winning author Applegate meets high expectations in this tale told by a tree named Red, a red oak who is two hundred and sixteen rings 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

Employing flawlessly simple, candid prose that belies deeper messages, Newbery Medalist Applegate again considers the complex relationship between humans and the natural world. ... Fiercely protective Willodeen is easy to champion, and her belief that nature knows more than we do is a message worth sharing. --Publishers Weekly, starred review You know you're in for a treat with an Applegate fantasy, but when she dreams up hummingbears--tiny, winged bears that nest in bubbles--it's instantly catapulted into irresistible territory. For Willodeen, who happens to have a flightless hummingbear as a pet, her heart is far more occupied with the welfare of unlovable creatures, namely the widely detested screechers--a grumpy combo of skunk (odor), warthog (snout, tusks), beaver (tail), and porcupine (quills). This is, perhaps, because Willodeen herself is an outsider, preferring to spend her time alone, observing nature and helping the two women--older, but spitfires--who took her in after a terrible wildfire claimed the lives of her family. Two events force Willodeen out of her comfort zone and into the company of other townsfolk: (1) the steady, mysterious decline in hummingbear populations, and (2) the bounty placed on screechers, as a way to rid Perchance of their smelly presence. ... Applegate's gentle yet honest tale mixes magic with very real environmental messaging, both warning of human-caused harm and pointing to nature's resilience and interconnectedness. ...Applegate empowers her young characters by not only granting them courage but also ensuring they earn the respect of their elders.--Booklist, starred review Praise for wishtree: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A New York Times Notable Book, 2017 A National Public Radio Best Book of 2017 A Publishers Weekly Bestseller A Washington Post Best Book of 2017 A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2017 A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2017 San Francisco Chronicle 2017 Gift Guide Los Angeles Times 2017 Gift Guide Autumn 2017 Kids' Indie Next List Top Pick Title Winner, E.B. White Read Aloud Award 2018 ALSC/ALA Notable Children's Book 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's openhearted 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 caged gorilla 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 vivid portrayals of minor characters, especially Bongo, the sarcastic crow who is Red's best friend. This is a book made for family sharing and discussion.--Raleigh News & Observer Timely, necessary, and brimming with heart.-- Booklist, starred review Newbery Award-winning author Applegate meets high expectations in this tale told by a tree named Red, a red oak who is two hundred and sixteen rings 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

Katherine Applegate's Willodeen, like most fairy tales, takes place in a world that is familiar in its generalities and supernatural in its particulars. Applegate's most inventive contribution, however, comes after the main business of the story has been resolved[: ] It takes empathy to cherish all living things, no matter how small or ugly. But it takes imagination to recognize both the agonies and the marvels of the future that awaits us. As Willodeen asks, If horrible things were possible, why not magical ones? --The New York Times Book Review Employing flawlessly simple, candid prose that belies deeper messages, Newbery Medalist Applegate again considers the complex relationship between humans and the natural world. ... Fiercely protective Willodeen is easy to champion, and her belief that nature knows more than we do is a message worth sharing. --Publishers Weekly, starred review Applegate's gentle yet honest tale mixes magic with very real environmental messaging, both warning of human-caused harm and pointing to nature's resilience and interconnectedness. ...Applegate empowers her young characters by not only granting them courage but also ensuring they earn the respect of their elders.--Booklist, starred review This accessible fantasy offers hope as well as a tender examination of people re-learning to work together to care for one another and the world around them. --The Horn Book Magazine An endearing fable that illuminates the importance of recognizing that all living things serve a purpose in our beautifully complex world and are worthy of care and dignity. --BookPage Applegate's latest fantasy is a simple but beautiful story about humans' relationship with the natural world. ... A sweet fantasy about standing up for what you believe in.--School Library Journal Praise for Wishtree: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A New York Times Notable Book, 2017 A National Public Radio Best Book of 2017 A Publishers Weekly Bestseller A Washington Post Best Book of 2017 A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2017 A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2017 San Francisco Chronicle 2017 Gift Guide Los Angeles Times 2017 Gift Guide Autumn 2017 Kids' Indie Next List Top Pick Title Winner, E.B. White Read Aloud Award 2018 ALSC/ALA Notable Children's Book 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's openhearted voice and generosity of spirit bring perspective gained over centuries of observation.--Publishers Weekly, starred review Applegate introduces another quiet, resilient protagonist who -- like the caged gorilla 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 vivid portrayals of minor characters, especially Bongo, the sarcastic crow who is Red's best friend. This is a book made for family sharing and discussion.--Raleigh News & Observer Timely, necessary, and brimming with heart.-- Booklist, starred review Newbery Award-winning author Applegate meets high expectations in this tale told by a tree named Red, a red oak who is two hundred and sixteen rings 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

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Katherine Applegate is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Odder, Wishtree, Crenshaw, and Home of the Brave, all from Feiwel & Friends, as well The One and Only Ivan, winner of the Newbery Medal, and its sequel The One and Only Bob. She lives in Nevada with her family.

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