One Day and One Amazing Morning on Orange Street
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Books › Juvenile Fiction › General
ISBN: 1419701819 / Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, March 2012
The last remaining orange tree on a Southern California street brings together neighbors of all ages as they face their problems and anxieties, including the possibility that a mysterious stranger is a threat to their tree.
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When a mysterious man arrives one day on Orange Street, the children who live on the block try to find out who he is and why he's there. Little do they know that his story'and the story of a very old orange tree'connects to each of their personal worries in ways they never could have imagined. From impressing friends to dealing with an expanding family to understanding a younger sibling's illness, the characters' story lines come together around that orange tree. Taking place over the course of a day and a half, Joanne Rocklin's masterful novel deftly builds a story about family, community, and the importance of connection. In the end the fate of the tree (and of the kids who care for it) reminds us of the magic of the everyday and of the rich history all around us.
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