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A poignant coming-of-age novel in Brooklyn.

"A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" is an authentic portrayal of a young girl's struggles while growing up in the poor neighborhoods of Brooklyn. Through Francie's experiences, the book shows the resilience and resourcefulness of those living in poverty, and the importance of education and reading. Readers will be touched by the honesty and depth of the characters, and may find themselves relating to Francie's journey.

  • Audie Award for Classic (2002)
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Writing Life

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ISBN: 9780060929886
Authors: Betty Smith
Publisher: Perennial Classics
Date of Publication: 1998-09-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Young Adult
Goodreads rating: 4.29
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.A profoundly moving novel, and an honest and true one. It cuts right to the heart of life ... If you miss A Tree Grows in Brooklyn you will deny yourself a rich experience ... It is a poignant and deeply understanding story of childhood and family relationships. The Nolans lived in the Williamsburg slums of Brooklyn from 1902 until 1919 ... Their daughter Francie and their son Neely knew more than their fair share of the privations and sufferings that are the lot of a great city's poor. Primarily this is Francie's book. She is a superb feat of characterization, an imaginative, alert, resourceful child. And Francie's growing up and beginnings of wisdom are the substance of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
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A poignant coming-of-age novel in Brooklyn.

"A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" is an authentic portrayal of a young girl's struggles while growing up in the poor neighborhoods of Brooklyn. Through Francie's experiences, the book shows the resilience and resourcefulness of those living in poverty, and the importance of education and reading. Readers will be touched by the honesty and depth of the characters, and may find themselves relating to Francie's journey.

  • Audie Award for Classic (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.