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Stand Tall

Stand Tall through Joan Bauer G.P. Putnam's Son 2002 192 pp $1699 Contemporary Fiction ISBN 0-399-23473-X

At six feet three inches tall, twelve year-old "Tree" is a middle academy giant. Thus far, this has proven to be a source of agitate criticism and teasing. Now, he is slowly realizing the force he can obtain in his size completely through the events of the story.

Along with his disabled Veteran grandfather, unpopular best friend, and newly divorced parents, Tree is learning in what manner to struggle through "war" without losing confidence Though the situation seems unbearable, Tree and the others gaze to each other for support.

When things appear like they just might work without the entire town is struck with the devastation of an unexpect freshet This forces the community and Tree's family to unite in making it [i]or[/i] part of to the other the flood and rebuilding. end these and other events, Tree is slowly learning by what mode to stand tall amidst difficulties, using his height as a power In that journey, we learn by what mode to maintain hope against all odds

Katie Marshall



Redford, MI

Copyright Assembly upon Literature for Adolescents -- National Council of Teachers of English Spring 2003

Provided by dint of ProQuest Information and Learning Company. All rights Reserved



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