Tree Grows in Brooklyn, A

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Summary: Absolutely Amazing Novel!!!!!!
Review: This was a extremly well written novel, of the struggles, hopes, and dreams of a 13 year old girl growing up in Brooklyn, NY. She faces reality and grows up at an early age, but you see how the girl changes from a girl to a women!!! An amazing novel which really held my attention!! - I literally couldn't put it down!!!!!!

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Summary: The best book I've ever read, and I've read a lot of books
Review: I loved all the surprises and turns in the story. I could really see myself as the girl. The discription was wonderful. If you ever read a book, this should be it.

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Summary: Amazing book.
Review: A dear friend of mine suggested this book to me and I loved it. It was a lovely book...and I think lots of girls my age (13) can even relate to Francie. This is a must read book-its great!

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Summary: An Awsome book that you must read!
Review: Francie is a girl who is dirt poor, and living in Brooklyn during harsh times. Francie is strong through the horrible things that happen to her during the course of her life. I cried, I laughed, and I felt the pain that Francie felt. Francie also deals with the tradgedy of her fathers death. Not to mention almost being raped. This book also deals with a girl becoming a woman. A must read book!!!!!

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Summary: A book to read year after year
Review: I was given this novel when I was 9 or 10. My father would only buy me a new Nancy Drew if I promised to read this as well. How he knew I would be drawn to this book, I don't know, but I have read this book at least once a year, for the past 13 years. Each time I read it I find something new, and something that strikes a chord and resonates so profoundly that I see my own heart mirrored in the typeset. I almost think to study this novel in school would do it a tremendous disservice--it is so personal, and subtle, and quietly stirring, that it needs no public dissection. Comfort and eloquence, like Francie's library books and that stubbourn tree, is what this book symbolizes.

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Summary: THE book for young women
Review: A remarkable story that is sure to be treasured for generations to come; it exposes youth to a different way of life and also shows that a young girl, on her own, can achieve her goals. I hope this book is made required reading in our schools someday. A good book for girls after they've read A Tree Grows . . . is !Yo! by Julia Avarez, good for girls (women :-) ) 14-17.

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Summary: Deserves more stars that I can give
Review: I read this book for the first time when I was 11 years old, and it has since been my favourite book for years.

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Summary: Three Thumbs Up!
Review: I give this book three thumbs up! It is poinent, funny, sad, romantic, and scary all at the same time! It is a classic that will keep readers on their toes for a million years!

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Summary: It is a great historical novel.
Review: This book is great for any one who wants to learn about the Great Depression. This book made me laugh and cry with the characters. Also it made me realize how I should appreciate what I have, because some people don't have as much.

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Summary: I never wanted this story to end!
Review: This is a beautiful story that many of the other reviews have touched on. One thing that no one has mentioned is how the mother, Katie is so resourceful and how deeply she loves her children. I loved Francie but shared an equal love and understanding for Katie.