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A Tree for Peter - by  Kate Seredy (Paperback) - 1 of 1

A Tree for Peter - by Kate Seredy (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • No one had ever seen big Peter before, and no one ever saw him again, and no one ever saw him at all but small Peter who lived in dingy, squalid old Shantytown.
  • 8-12 Years
  • 8.9" x 5.9" Paperback
  • 108 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Classics

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About the Book



When Peter, a fatherless lame boy living in Shantytown, meets Peter King, a mysterious, wandering stranger, his lonely life becomes filled with hope, friendship, and even miracles.



Book Synopsis



No one had ever seen big Peter before, and no one ever saw him again, and no one ever saw him at all but small Peter who lived in dingy, squalid old Shantytown. Yet it was big Peter's gift to small Peter - a shiny toy spade with a red handle, and a small green tree lighted with tiny candles - that caused Shantytown people to have hope again. And with new hope the grass grew, and there were gardens, and the junk heaps were cleaned up and the sagging doors were put back on their hinges.


This is a modern Christmas miracle, through which sad and beaten houses became white and neat and shining, and desolate, hopeless people found that love and hope can still move mountains. There are no saints and angels; just a tramp, an Irish cop, a small boy, and City Hall, but Shanytown becomes Peter's Landing and faith was reborn.



Review Quotes




A small blond boy is seen clinging to a rusty iron fence against a rain-drenched backdrop of any 'shanty town' - and A Tree for Peter happens. "From such small sparks were all my books written. I never really know what the story is going to be; soon after I start writing, the very people I am writing about take over and tell me what they want to do." -Kate Seredy


"A Tree for Peter is an inspiring chapter book that once read will be long remembered. This is a treasure of a book with much chance for meaningful dialogue!" -Jane Claire Lambert, author of Five in a Row



Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 108
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Classics
Publisher: Purple House Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Kate Seredy
Language: English
Street Date: January 18, 2021
TCIN: 1002712123
UPC: 9781930900806
Item Number (DPCI): 247-25-2468
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 5.9 inches width x 8.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.3 pounds
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  • A: The story is set in Shantytown, depicting the challenges faced by its residents and their journey towards hope.

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Q: What is the main theme of the story?

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  • A: The main theme revolves around hope, friendship, and transformation in a struggling community.

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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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  • A: The book is authored by Kate Seredy, known for her engaging children's literature.

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