About This Book
Joan Bauer's "Stand Tall" introduces readers to Tree, a towering twelve-year-old navigating the turbulent waters of his parents' recent divorce and his own struggles with self-esteem, particularly concerning his height and athletic performance. The narrative beautifully unfolds as Tree finds solace and strength in helping others: his beloved grandfather, a Vietnam veteran who is adjusting to life as an amputee, and Sophie, a new girl at school who is also finding her footing. This heartwarming chapter book explores themes of family, friendship, resilience, and finding one's unique place in the world. It's a gentle story about coping with change and discovering inner strength.
Tree, a six-foot-three-inch twelve-year-old, copes with his parents' recent divorce and his failure as an athlete by helping his grandfather, a Vietnam vet and recent amputee, and Sophie, a new girl at school.
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Discussion Prompts
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How does Tree's height make him feel, and how does he learn to "stand tall" in different ways?
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What challenges does Tree face because of his parents' divorce, and how does he cope?
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How does Tree help his grandfather and Sophie, and how do they help him in return?
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What does this book teach us about empathy and supporting others?
5
Have you ever felt different or new, like Tree or Sophie? How did you handle it?
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