{"product_id":"9780983833406","title":"The Survivor Tree: Inspired by a True Story","description":"\u003cp\u003eThrough evocative prose and watercolor illustrations, \u003ci\u003eThe Survivor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTree: Inspired by a True Story 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\u003e\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClearing 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\u003e\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\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll profits from the sale of this book go to charity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callery Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47013888164080,"sku":"9780983833406","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780983833406_p0.jpg?v=1763886895","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780983833406","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}