# Survivor Tree - Hardcover

by **Marcie Colleen** (Author), **Aaron Becker** (Illustrator)

**This hopeful story of a resilient tree that grew (and still grows) at the base of the twin towers is a simple introduction for young readers to gain an understanding of September 11th and the impact it had on America.**

One September day, the perfect blue sky exploded. Dust billowed. Buildings crumbled. And underneath it all, a tree sprouted green leaves in its distress. Pulled from the wreckage, the tree saw many seasons pass as it slowly recovered far away from home. Until one day, forever scarred and forever stronger, it was replanted at the 9/11 Memorial.

This story of the real Survivor Tree uses nature's cycle of colors to reflect on the hope and healing that come after a tragedy--and assures readers of their own remarkable resilience.

### Author Biography

**Marcie Colleen** is the author of numerous books for children, among them _Love, Triangle_; _Penguinaut!_; _The Bear's Garden_; and the Super Happy Party Bears chapter book series. A Brooklynite at heart, she now lives in San Diego, California. Marcie invites you to visit her online at thisismarciecolleen.com.

**Aaron Becker** is the creator of the Caldecott Honor Book _Journey_ and two follow-up books in the trilogy: _Quest_ and _Return._ He is also the creator of _A Stone for Sascha_ and the board books _You Are Light_ and _My Favorite Color_. Aaron lives with his family in Amherst, Massachusetts. Short films of his process, as well as prints of his artwork, can by found at storybreathing.com.

**Number of Pages:** 48

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 11.9 x 7.6 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** August 31, 2021

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Survivor Tree

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 2.9

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

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