{"product_id":"the-survivor-tree-inspired-by-a-true-story-hardcover","title":"The Survivor Tree: Inspired by a True Story - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCheryl Somers Aubin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSheila Harrington\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough evocative prose and watercolor illustrations, \u003ci\u003eThe Survivor Tree: Inspired by a True Story\u003c\/i\u003e takes the reader on a journey of hope and healing that parallels our nation's own journey following the events of September 11, 2001.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA month after the collapse of the Twin Towers, workers on the site discovered a few green leaves showing through the gray concrete and ash. Clearing the debris, they found a badly injured Callery Pear Tree. She was rescued, taken to a nursery outside the city, and put in the care of Richie, a City Parks Worker. No one was sure if she would live. But the following spring, a dove built a nest in her branches and new green buds appeared.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOver the years, the tree, although still bearing scars, grew tall and strong. She is planted in a place of honor on the 9\/11 Memorial Plaza and now known as \"The 9\/11 Survivor Tree.\" This story imaginatively describes the experience, memories, and feelings of the tree throughout her healing and her eventual return home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll profits from the sale of this book go to charity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.3 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 05, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42129260314759,"sku":"9780983833406","price":35.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/18b40a469e40a6c500b3913aab9a67b9.webp?v=1732601475","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-survivor-tree-inspired-by-a-true-story-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}