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Tree. Table. Book.
Tree. Table. Book. | Lois Lowry
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From two-time Newbery medalist Lois Lowry comes this warm and resonant story of an unlikely friendship, which unfolds as a revelation on how we hold on toand pass onwhat matters most. Everyone knows the two Sophies are best friends. One is in elementary school, and one is . . . well . . . in a little trouble of late. Shes elderly, sure, but shes always been on her game, the best friend any girl struggling to fit in could ever have. The Sophies drink tea, have strong opinions about pretty much everything, and love each other dearly. Now it seems the elder Sophie is having memory problems, burning teakettles, and forgetting just about everything. It looks like her son is going to come and get her and steal her away forever. Young Sophie isnt having that. Not one bit. So she sets out to help elder Sophies memory, with the aid of her neighborhood friends Ralphie and Oliver. But when she opens the floodgates of elder Sophies memories, she winds up listening to stories that will illustrate just how much there is to know about her dear friend, stories of war, hunger, cruelty, and ultimately love.
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Honeybeebooks
Tree. Table. Book. | Lois Lowry
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This is a lovely children‘s novel. Eleven year old Sophia‘s best friend is her 87 year old neighbor Sophie. When Sophie‘s son has concerns about his mother‘s wellbeing, young Sophia devises a plan to keep her best friend close. A sweet reminder that friendship is not limited to age, experience or distance. Four ⭐️ recommendation for friends of all ages.

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Jen2
Tree. Table. Book. | Lois Lowry
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Pickpick

So very sweet.

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Nebklvr
Tree. Table. Book. | Lois Lowry
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This would be a great read aloud for kids studying WWII. It attaches the emotional resonance to the time period without being too dark and disturbing. It is a pretty slow moving book so I have doubts as to whether they would stick with it on their own or have the context to understand it.

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GirlNamedJesse
Tree. Table. Book. | Lois Lowry
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Wow; this one packs a punch! It's a pleasure to watch young Sophie grow and learn to accept what's best for others isn't always what's best for you. I adored her and elder Sophie's friendship and watching them struggle through the early stages of dementia was heartbreaking. Older Sophie's stories associated to each word were devastating and eye-opening to her listeners (young Sophie and me).

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