Annie Glover is NOT a Tree Lover
Annie Glover is NOT a Tree Lover by Darleen Bailey Beard, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) on September 15, 2009, is a juvenile fiction book that explores themes of activism and social justice through the eyes of a young girl. In this 128-page story, Annie’s grandmother takes a bold stand against the cutting down of a century-old tree named Elmer, which is slated for removal to make way for a new swimming pool complex. While Annie initially supports the pool, she faces the challenges of peer pressure and begins to reevaluate her grandmother’s actions and their significance to her community.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into family dynamics and the impact of social themes on young minds. As Annie navigates her feelings about Elmer and her grandmother’s passionate protests, she encounters a colorful cast of characters, including her teacher, her best friend, and even a trio of parachuting Elvis impersonators. The book’s illustrations complement the story, enhancing Annie’s journey of understanding and growth as she grapples with the complexities of her town’s values and her own beliefs.
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Annie Glover’s grandma is always protesting something, but she goes too far when she chains herself to a century-old tree and names it Elmer. Elmer is scheduled to be cut down to make way for a new swimming-pool complex and Grandma is trying to save him, but Annie wants that swimming pool—and so do all her classmates. Now she must endure all the other fourth graders asking her embarrassing questions and that pesky Leroy Kirk calling her a “tree lover.” However, as Annie considers what Elmer means to her town and to herself, she begins to think that maybe Grandma’s not so crazy after all.
Adorable illustrations perfectly capture Annie’s scheme to save Elmer—with the help of her teacher, her best friend, a zany trio of parachuting Elvis impersonators, and, yes, even Grandma.
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