Reach

De: Celesta Rimington

Narrado por: Lara Woodhull

Wishtree meets Song for a Whale, in this beautifully moving story about a boy whose wish for his family to return to the way it used to be, teaches him the real meaning of roots and the new ones that can grow if we let them.

Ever since getting a little stepbrother named Harlan, Denver hasn’t felt like he fits into his own family. Lots of people find Harlan charming, but not Denver. His pesky stepbrother tags along everywhere Denver goes, breaking things and wanting Denver’s attention every. single. second. After an especially disastrous morning, Denver escapes to the forest, experiencing a whiff of ancient magic when he meets an old and dignified but lonely tree named Spiro. When Spiro offers to turn Harlan into a tree for a few hours, Denver jumps at the chance—only to realize he’s made a mistake when nobody, including his mom and stepdad, seems to remember Harlan existed. And now Spiro isn’t certain he can reverse the transformation.

To save Harlan, Denver will need to find out what happened to Spiro to make him so disconnected from the other trees in the forest . . . but to do so the change he might have to make first is within himself.

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Praise for Reach:

“In this empathetic speculative novel. . . Denver’s complex feelings surrounding his parents’ divorce and his shifting relationship with Harlan, forms parallel narratives about the impact of grief and change across families.” —Publisher’s Weekly

“The forest setting provides rich sensory details, and Mae’s unique perspective adds depth to the magical elements. . . Denver’s character growth from resentment to acceptance feels authentic . . . [in this] exploration of family bonds.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A heartwarming and magical story for any reader searching for where they truly belong in a family. Kids will be drawn into Denver's satisfying journey of finding family roots and unexpected connections.” —J.L. Esplin, author of 96 Miles

“A beautiful story of love and connection for anyone who's ever felt like a stranger in their own family.” —PJ Gardner, author of the Horace & Bunwinkle series and The Great Zoodini


Praise The Elephant's Girl:

A Junior Library Guild Selection
2021-2022 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List Pick
2024 Grand Canyon Reader Award List (AZ)
2022-2023 Mark Twain Readers Award List (MO)
2022-2023 Virginia Readers’ Choice Award Master List
2022 Children’s Sequoyah Book Awards Master List (OK)
2021-2022 Volunteer State Book Award List (TN)
2021-2022 Keystone to Reading Book Award List (PA)
2020 Northern Lights Book Award Winner
2020 Reading the West (Mountains and Plains Independent Bookseller Association) Book Award Winner

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