Wishtree — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
From #1 New York Times-bestelling author of Odder and The One and Only Ivan.
"Beautiful in every way one can imagine. Everyone should read this book." —R.J. Palacio, bestselling author of Wonder, White Bird, and Pony
Trees can't tell jokes, but they can certainly tell stories. . . .
Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighborhood "wishtree"—people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red's branches. Along with a crow named Bongo and other animals who seek refuge in Red's hollows, this wishtree watches over the neighborhood.
You might say Red has seen it all.
Until a new family moves in. Not everyone is welcoming, and Red's experience as a wishtree is more important than ever.
Funny, deep, warm, and nuanced, this is Katherine Applegate at her very best—writing from the heart, and from a completely unexpected point of view.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wishtree appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes a scene where a boy carves the word 'LEAVE' into the tree as a protest against a Muslim family, representing an act of hate. This incident is handled gently within the narrative. No scary content is indicated in the search results.
Does Wishtree have violence?
The book includes a scene where a boy carves the word 'LEAVE' into the tree as a protest against a Muslim family, representing an act of hate. This incident is handled gently within the narrative.
Does Wishtree have scary content?
No scary content is indicated in the search results.
Does Wishtree have religious themes?
The story involves a Muslim family facing prejudice, which is a central theme in the narrative. The book addresses issues of religious and cultural diversity, particularly in the context of anti-Muslim bigotry.
Does Wishtree have racial/cultural content?
The book addresses themes of racism and acceptance, particularly in relation to the experiences of a Muslim family facing prejudice. It emphasizes coexistence and the impact of racism within the community.
Does Wishtree have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the search results.
Does Wishtree have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental activism are mentioned in the search results.
Does Wishtree have sexual identity?
No sexual content is mentioned in the search results.
Does Wishtree have gender roles?
No specific gender roles or themes related to gender are mentioned in the search results.
Does Wishtree have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results. The focus is primarily on anti-Muslim bigotry and community acceptance.
