{"product_id":"the-survivor-tree","title":"The Survivor Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough evocative prose and watercolor illustrations, \u003ci\u003eThe Survivor Tree: Inspired by a True Story\u003c\/i\u003e takes the reader on a journey of hope and healing that parallels our nation's own journey following the events of September 11, 2001.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA month after the collapse of the Twin Towers, workers on the site discovered a few green leaves showing through the gray concrete and ash. Clearing the debris, they found a badly injured Callery Pear Tree. She was rescued, taken to a nursery outside the city, and put in the care of Richie, a City Parks Worker. No one was sure if she would live. But the following spring, a dove built a nest in her branches and new green buds appeared.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOver the years, the tree, although still bearing scars, grew tall and strong. She is planted in a place of honor on the 9\/11 Memorial Plaza and now known as \"\"The 9\/11 Survivor Tree.\"\" This story imaginatively describes the experience, memories, and feelings of the tree throughout her healing and her eventual return home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll profits from the sale of this book go to charity.\u003c\/p\u003e\"","brand":"Schwabe","offers":[{"title":"Like New","offer_id":67606166438140,"sku":"bh10010892","price":7.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/4617\/2412\/files\/7399043482538.jpg?v=1790707075","url":"https:\/\/classroombookshelf.com\/products\/the-survivor-tree","provider":"Classroom Bookshelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}