A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

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Summary: My All-Time Favorite Book
Review: I first read this book in 5th grade and have read it again every few years since. Now, even after having majored in English in college and become an English teacher, this remains my favorite book of any genre, any time. It is the kind of book you can enjoy as a child and enjoy even more as an adult, appreciating nuances you hadn't noticed before. The characters are so well-developed, so vividly portrayed, so multi-faceted, and so REAL that they become a part of you. This may be a work of fiction, but it is most definitely a "true" story, if you know what I mean. Don't miss this wonderful book!

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Summary: Not just for girls
Review: I read this book while home from school and ill in 1960. I was 12 and very certainly male. I still remember this vivid, moving, enthalling story while I have forgotten most any details from the usual 'thrillers' that I read in those days.

I am not surprised to find that most of the reviewers are female. The central character is a young woman, but her coming of age and coping with the realities of the human condition are pertinent to anyone, anytime.

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Summary: My favorite book!
Review: I absolutely adore this book and recommend it to everyone every chance I get! I identified so much with Francie in her relationship with her family. I also admired her strength through all that happened. My favorite part is when they are getting the christmas tree chucked at them and they have to stay standing to win it. Francie was always thought of to be frail and weak b/c that's how she looked while her younger bro. looked strong and healthy but when the tree hit them, the bro. went to his knees and Francie jerked him back up even tho it hit her in the head. The book has great insight and narrative. It is a wonderful read.

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Summary: My Favorite Classic
Review: This book I read in 4th grade and have reread it again 10 years later because I loved it so much! I could visualize Francie and all the rest of the charachters. I would recommend this to people of all ages because It is one of the best books ever writeen!! I can read it straight through without boredom setting in LOVE LOVE LOVE