Short Summary
Red, a 216-year-old red oak tree, has served as the neighborhood wishtree for generations — every May, people tie cloth wishes to her branches. When a new Muslim family moves in next door and someone carves the word 'LEAVE' into Red's trunk, Red breaks her lifelong silence to bring the community together and protect a ten-year-old girl named Samar, who has wished on Red's branches for just one friend.
Detailed Summary
Red is a red oak tree who has stood in the same spot for 216 years. She has watched generations of families move into and out of the neighborhood. She has sheltered birds, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, and a particularly opinionated crow named Bongo. And every May first, on the annual Wishing Day, ...