In a time of wishes, two books for young readers
Every week, The Thread checks in with booksellers around the country about their favorite books of the moment. This week, we spoke with Carla Ketner from Chapters Books & Gifts in Seward, Neb.In a season filled with wishes for the new year, Carla Ketner has two recommendations for young readers. The first is "Wishtree," by Katherine Applegate, for readers 8 to 12. The book's protagonist is a 216-year-old oak tree named Red, who has "seen a lot of people of many backgrounds move into and out of his neighborhood" over the years, Ketner explained. "He's been home to generations of wild…
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