Tree is a boy that is starting 7th grade. The only problem is that he is 6ft. 3in. and still growing. His parents that summer had also just split up. In this book you see through Tree’s life what it is like to be that tall, have parents that are divorced, and feelings for a girl. Through this book Tree learns to stand tall no matter what.
2. Sophie is a normal 8th grade girl. Her parents are divorced and she lives with her mom only seeing her dad 2 times a year. Sophie is a very strong, smart, and brave person but that doesn’t mean much to the other girls in her grade. Sophie is picked on by her fellow classmates. One day while in school Sophie and Tree meet and a new friendship sparks.
3. Grandpa Leo, or Leo, is a Vietnam veteran who has just had his left leg amputated. Leo is mentally strong as well as physically from being in the war. But when things get tough and hard with his leg he needs a little help. Leo finds help by doing therapy 3 times a week and having his grandson,Tree by his side as well. …show more content…
Tree’s dad is a great dad. His wife and him have just gotten a divorce but he manages to put on a happy face when Leo or Tree are around. He is the mananger at the local sports equipment store. When a flood comes and ruins most of the house he isn’t stunned and gets right to work. He is a hero in Tree’s mind.
Main Conflict or Challenge in the novel for the protagonist (main character):
(Three – Four sentences)
The main conflict is that Tree is 6’3 and still growing and he doesn’t fit in at school, his parents also recently got divorced. Tree has 2 friends but most people are mean to him at school. Especially the basketball stars. Tree is also going through a tough time when both of his brothers are away at college leaving him with his parents to switch houses every other week because of their
2. Sophie is a normal 8th grade girl. Her parents are divorced and she lives with her mom only seeing her dad 2 times a year. Sophie is a very strong, smart, and brave person but that doesn’t mean much to the other girls in her grade. Sophie is picked on by her fellow classmates. One day while in school Sophie and Tree meet and a new friendship sparks.
3. Grandpa Leo, or Leo, is a Vietnam veteran who has just had his left leg amputated. Leo is mentally strong as well as physically from being in the war. But when things get tough and hard with his leg he needs a little help. Leo finds help by doing therapy 3 times a week and having his grandson,Tree by his side as well. …show more content…
Tree’s dad is a great dad. His wife and him have just gotten a divorce but he manages to put on a happy face when Leo or Tree are around. He is the mananger at the local sports equipment store. When a flood comes and ruins most of the house he isn’t stunned and gets right to work. He is a hero in Tree’s mind.
Main Conflict or Challenge in the novel for the protagonist (main character):
(Three – Four sentences)
The main conflict is that Tree is 6’3 and still growing and he doesn’t fit in at school, his parents also recently got divorced. Tree has 2 friends but most people are mean to him at school. Especially the basketball stars. Tree is also going through a tough time when both of his brothers are away at college leaving him with his parents to switch houses every other week because of their