Far from the Tree

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WINNER OF THE U.S. NATIONAL BOOK AWARD 2017 FOR YOUNG PEOPLE'S LITERATURE!

'Sometimes, family hurts each other. But after that's done you bandage each other up, and you move on. Together. So you can go and think that you're some lone wolf, but you're not. You've got us now, like…

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Why read it?

2 authors picked Far from the Tree as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Heather Shumaker

Author

This book is different from his usual fare. It’s a realistic novel and deals with families and adoption.

It was part of a school read. He found it engaging, so good he couldn’t wait to see what was happening and frequently commented on the excellent writing.

I heard a lot of “wows” about how the author built suspense.

From Heather's 15-year-old's 3 favorite reads in 2023.

Jamie Jo Hoang

Author

This book is powerful. When three biological siblings find one another they’re all at different stages.

Grace, at sixteen, has just given birth. Joaquin, the older brother, has bounced around foster care homes. And the youngest, Maya, searches for traces of herself in her new bio siblings. I imagine all kids who are adopted, at some point, struggle with why they were given up. These three are no different, but they are so dynamic and lovable, and despite Joaquin’s struggles, he shines as an older brother who wants nothing but the best for his sisters.

Watching these kids love each…

From Jamie's list on loving what makes you different.