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Survivor Tree
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Told against the backdrop of changing seasons with gorgeous, detailed illustrations, Survivor Tree observes a Callery pear tree from sapling all the way to maturity. For 30 years, the tree went mostly unnoticed in the shadows of the World Trade Center until the day the whole world changed — 9/11. From the wreckage, workers found unexpected green and as the nation healed, so did the tree, ultimately being replanted back home — at One World Trade Center.
This hopeful story of a resilient tree that grew (and still grows) at the base of the twin towers is a simple introduction for young readers to gain an understanding of September 11th and the impact it had on America.
One September day, the perfect blue sky exploded. Dust billowed. Buildings crumbled. And underneath it all, a tree sprouted green leaves in its distress. Pulled from the wreckage, the tree saw many seasons pass as it slowly recovered far away from home. Until one day, forever s...
One September day, the perfect blue sky exploded. Dust billowed. Buildings crumbled. And underneath it all, a tree sprouted green leaves in its distress. Pulled from the wreckage, the tree saw many seasons pass as it slowly recovered far away from home. Until one day, forever s...
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