by Joanne Rocklin
The orange tree in the middle of the block on Orange Street seemed to be the maker of the family of families there. Like a block parent, it brought people of various ages and backgrounds together.
Under it was the coolest spot on the street, and that's where the Girls With Long Hair Club conducted its meetings. Young members of the block even consulted with Ms. Snoops, the oldest living resident of the block, to find facts about the property the orange tree was on.
This tree bearing delicious citrus fruit was where Ruff the dog liked to dig, and where Mitzi the cat stalked.
Who was this mysterious bald man with a beard, watching the tree from his green car?
Read this slice-of-life novel to release the secrets the orange tree has all of its own!
Recommended for grades 4-8
Recommended by Joe Drinka
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