Stand Tall

First book of my challenge!!! [1/30] I won’t write full length reviews for all the books I read but I might if I like one realllyyyy much. This was ok 👍 divorce, war, bullying were all the topics discussed but it didn’t make me feel much (only when the dog almost died) anyway here’s a quote: “Never be......more

Tree, whose name is actually Sam, is the tallest 7th grader in his class. Actually he's the tallest person in his entire school and he just seems to keep growing. While dealing with his parents' recent divorce, Tree works with his grandfather--helping him with his rehabilitation after having his leg......more

3 stars. "Do you know the secret to fighting a war? You've got to hold on to the things you know to be true, set your mind to a higher place, and fight like a dog to keep it there. War can be so fierce, you can forget the good. Forget what you're about in this world, what's really important. There's......more

Read for and with my ELA class. Solid metaphors abound in this story about how to break things down in order to build them up again. Tree is extremely tall for his age (12), thus the nickname. Yet, he is determined to not let his height be what defines him. The story explores his navigation through......more

Good messages about accepting yourself and standing up for others, but not much action.......more