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Circles of Hope

By Williams, Karen Lynn & Saport, Linda

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Young Facile wants to plant a tree in honor of his new baby sister, but he faces many obstacles. The first seed he plants is eaten by a goat, the second seed is washed away in a storm, and another seed is burnt by a scrub fire. Will Facile ever be able to plant a tree that will grow strong for baby Lucía? In this story of determination, faith, and love, author Karen Lynn Williams introduces readers to the realities of rural life in the mountains of Haiti. Imbued with brilliant colors, expressive characters, and vivid landscapes, Linda Saport’s illustrations capture the indomitable spirit of hope.

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ISBN
978-0-80285-276-2
Publisher
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers


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Reviewed on April 1, 2005

K-Gr 2 When his sister is born, Facile wants to find just the right gift for her. Recalling how his father planted a mango tree for him, he decides to carry on the tradition and, after several fruitless attempts, seeks advice from villagers on how to "plant a tree that will grow strong." When his sister becomes ill, Mama takes her to the doctor in the city; while waiting for them to return, Facile plants his mango seed in a protectiv...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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