A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
by SMITH, Betty
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/No Jacket (as published)
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Synopsis
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith is a classic coming-of-age novel set in the early 20th century. It follows the story of Francie Nolan, a young girl growing up in the impoverished Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Despite her challenging circumstances, Francie finds solace and inspiration in books and the natural world. The novel explores themes of poverty, family dynamics, resilience, and the power of education. Through Francie's eyes, readers witness her struggles, dreams, and triumphs as she navigates the complexities of adolescence and strives to rise above her circumstances. Smith's poignant storytelling captures the essence of hope, determination, and the indomitable spirit of a young girl yearning for a brighter future. An instant best-seller, 300,000 copies were sold just in the first six weeks after publication. In 1945 was adapted into a film directed by Elia Kazan starring James Dunn, Dorothy McGuire, Joan Blondell, and Peggy Ann Garner, who won a Special Academy Award for Outstanding Child Actress of 1945.
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Reviews
Wonderful! A touching story, which I first read when I was maybe nine or ten years old. I have read it several times since.......Jane K.
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- Bookseller
- abookshop (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5005559
- Title
- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
- Author
- SMITH, Betty
- Illustrator
- Laurance Schwinger
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket (as published)
- Edition
- Limited
- Publisher
- Easton Press
- Place of Publication
- Norwalk, CT
- Date Published
- 2007
- Keywords
- Literature
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