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Beneath This Tree
‘A character-led story written with flamboyance. A RED RIBBON WINNER and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Not all trees blossom, some wither in all seasons. Not all trees sit in forests, some are placed in solitude. And not all trees are innocent, some hold secrets that are kept buried as deep as their roots. It’s only until these secrets, much like their roots, are unearthed that their stability is truly tested.
Four years ago, Leo and Chloe Wells lost their older brother, Crash. He simply wasn’t there one morning. Four years later, he returns, just as sudden as he left. And while Leo and Chloe seek their own answers, it’s Crash that holds most of the questions. But a lot can change in four the details of a face, the loyalty of a heart, the curiosity of a mind. And even though not all changes are for the worse, the three siblings have suffered their fair share of them.
Together, Leo and Chloe find themselves alone, both trying to cope with an alcoholic father, and an absent mother.
Not all trees stand tall.
Some trees grow alongside those who sit in their shade.
Not all trees blossom, some wither in all seasons. Not all trees sit in forests, some are placed in solitude. And not all trees are innocent, some hold secrets that are kept buried as deep as their roots. It’s only until these secrets, much like their roots, are unearthed that their stability is truly tested.
Four years ago, Leo and Chloe Wells lost their older brother, Crash. He simply wasn’t there one morning. Four years later, he returns, just as sudden as he left. And while Leo and Chloe seek their own answers, it’s Crash that holds most of the questions. But a lot can change in four the details of a face, the loyalty of a heart, the curiosity of a mind. And even though not all changes are for the worse, the three siblings have suffered their fair share of them.
Together, Leo and Chloe find themselves alone, both trying to cope with an alcoholic father, and an absent mother.
Not all trees stand tall.
Some trees grow alongside those who sit in their shade.
212 pages, Hardcover
Published May 11, 2019
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J.D. Turner
3 books3 followersJ.D. Turner was once given a choice: heart, brain, or courage. Lacking two vital organs, he was unable to decide which to take. A wiser man would've flipped a coin.
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November 12, 2021
First book by this author and definately one that I will look out for again. A sad story of siblings growing up alongside an abusing alcoholic father. I loved the brothers characters and Crash's sense of humour had me chuckling at times. A somewhat sad story but one that makes you appreciate those family members who stick by you through thick and thin. Would recommend!
September 16, 2019
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Excellent Read. A sad but lovely book ,a portrait into how some children's lives can be so lacking in love .
Excellent Read. A sad but lovely book ,a portrait into how some children's lives can be so lacking in love .
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