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T. A. Barron's "Tree Girl" introduces young middle-grade readers to a gentle fantasy world through the eyes of nine-year-old Rowanna. Living with an old man by the sea, Rowanna is irresistibly drawn to a forbidden forest and a magnificent tree called High Willow. Defying warnings, she ventures into the woods, where she forms an unlikely friendship with a mysterious bear. This enchanting chapter book explores themes of courage, curiosity, and the profound connection between a child and nature, making it a perfect read-aloud or independent adventure for children aged 4-11.
Nine-year-old Rowanna is drawn to the forest and a huge tree, despite the warnings of the old man with whom she has always lived at the edge of the sea--especially after she befriends a bear who is much more than he seems.
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Discussion Prompts
1
Why do you think Rowanna was so drawn to the forest and the High Willow tree, even when she was warned to stay away?
2
What do you think made the bear 'more than he seems'? How did Rowanna's friendship with him change things?
3
Have you ever felt a special connection to a place in nature, like a tree or a forest? What was it like?
4
What does this story teach us about listening to our intuition versus listening to warnings?
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