Wishtree by Katherine ApplegateMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I just love the simplicity of Katherine Applegate's writing but the deep abiding love she nurtures with her characters, words, and Red's world and his animal friends. Red's simple view of life is also rich, ancient, and sometimes weary. When a Muslim girl moves into the neighborhood, Red does not see any difference, just a shy, wonderful little girl who visits each night, curls under her and befriends all the animals (loved every one of them!!!). The slur that undermines Red's world also horrifies the human world. I laughed and loved how Bongo and Red hatch their plans, will they be successful? Such a wonderful read!
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