A tree grows in Brooklyn
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Perennial Classics, 2005.
Edition
Current Perennial classics edition.
ISBN
0060736267, 9780060736262
Physical Desc
xi, 493 pages ; 21 cm.
Status
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Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
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MAILORDER LIBRARY | SMITH | Checked Out | March 14, 2024 |
Subjects
Local Subjects
Nolan, Francie -- Female -- Catholic -- Sensitive; dreamer; loves to sit by the tree growing in her courtyard; watches her family struggle with money; father was a hard drinker who passed away when she was 14; determined to succeed in life -- Student
Nolan, Johnny -- Male -- Married -- Father -- Katie's husband; drinks heavily; dreamer; tries to bring money in for his family -- Waiter
Nolan, Katie -- Female -- Married -- Mother -- Works hard to support her family; in love with her husband though he is a heavy drinker; knows her daughter will succeed; loves her son more than her daughter; proud woman -- Janitor
Nolan, Neelie -- Male -- Francie's brother -- Student
Nolan, Johnny -- Male -- Married -- Father -- Katie's husband; drinks heavily; dreamer; tries to bring money in for his family -- Waiter
Nolan, Katie -- Female -- Married -- Mother -- Works hard to support her family; in love with her husband though he is a heavy drinker; knows her daughter will succeed; loves her son more than her daughter; proud woman -- Janitor
Nolan, Neelie -- Male -- Francie's brother -- Student
More Details
Published
New York : Perennial Classics, 2005.
Format
Book
Edition
Current Perennial classics edition.
Language
English
ISBN
0060736267, 9780060736262
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 5.8, 23 Points
Level 5.8, 23 Points
Lexile measure
810
Notes
General Note
"A hardcover edition of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was published in 1943 by Harper & Brothers, Publishers"--T.p. verso.
Description
A true American classic first published in 1943, this is the tale of a little girl living in the slums of Brooklyn, who dreamily watches out her window as a tree struggles to reach the sky.
Target Audience
810,Lexile.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,5.8,23.0,548.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Smith, B. (2005). A tree grows in Brooklyn (Current Perennial classics edition.). Perennial Classics.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Smith, Betty, 1896-1972. 2005. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Perennial Classics.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Smith, Betty, 1896-1972. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Perennial Classics, 2005.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Smith, Betty. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Current Perennial classics edition., Perennial Classics, 2005.
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