Content: G
BUYING ADVISORY: EL - OPTIONAL
APPEALS TO: SOME
12yo Denver is not happy with his summer. His mom recently remarried and his new 8yo stepbrother is always in his face or causing trouble wherever they go. And they are taking over the summer management of a resort, so Denver has no chance of hanging with any friends. Along the shores of the beautiful lake, however, Denver can hear the voices of the trees. One tree in particular seems eager to talk and even offers to turn young Harlan into a tree so that he can feel what it’s like. Now the tree, Spiro, can’t change Harlan back. Denver is going to have to learn a lot of things very quickly if he has any hope of restoring Harlan.
The summary may feel a little weird, but Rimington writes a lovely book that delves into our need for connection versus our propensity to retreat when we are deeply hurt. She injects humor, wonder, and a bit of danger. I would encourage elementary teachers to read it out loud to their classes.
The characters cue white.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
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