• Dear America: Like the Willow Tree

  • By: Lois Lowry
  • Narrated by: Sara Barnett
  • Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (218 ratings)

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Dear America: Like the Willow Tree

By: Lois Lowry
Narrated by: Sara Barnett
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Publisher's summary

In the Fall of 1918, eleven year-old Lydia Pierce and her fourteen year-old brother, Daniel, find themselves suddenly orphaned by the Spanish flu epidemic. Their grieving uncle takes them from their home in Portland, Maine to be raised in the Shaker community, where they are separated since males and females are not permitted to live together. Lydia, a fiercely independent girl, is forced to adjust to her new life and the restrictions placed upon her all on her own.

©2011 Lois Lowry (P)2011 Scholastic, Inc.

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Fascinating

As an adult, I am more aware of history than I was as a child- perspective changes things. 100 years doesn't seem quite so long when you're past 50 yourself. We've just passed the 100 year mark of the time of this book; I write this in January 2020, which actually has the same days for the dates of 1919: January 25 is a Saturday. I enjoyed the story itself, the characters, the insight into a different way of living, and the information by the author afterward. Well done, and thank you, to the author and the reader!

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Excellent for any age.

I highly recommend this book for it's historical content for growing minds. They will learn a truth about history in a well written and easy to understand format.

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Best book I ever read

I love the Dear America books and think that this is the best one. I love the narrator. Lois Lowry puts a lot of expression into her books.😊😊👍🏻

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great historical fiction

An excellent performance. Such a lovely story. I quite enjoyed epilogue too! A story for many ages to enjoy!

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This was awesome!

Lydia is an amazing young girl who somehow is strong enough to keep going after her parents and baby sisters tragic death of the Spanish flu. I mean, I probably wouldn’t want to go on after that. The shakers are amazing people, even though I find their traditions strange. This book taught me a lot, and also touched me. And now going through the Coronavirus, I know exactly how she felt.

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A little difficult to get into

A little monotonous and difficult to get into but it is a nice Dear America story.

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Shakers

I loved these Dear America Books!! They do a great job covering important History. Children & adults love them because seeing history unfold before a child’s eyes help you understand. Awesome book!!! Hope to see more of these books added to the reading list!!

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My favorite

I listen to this repeat. It is a strong story and my favorite book in the world

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I vow to be Simple

I thought the story was delightful and informative. I also enjoyed the church hymns. Thank you Lois.

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Dear America

This really is a great book . I really enjoyed the story and audio reader. It really grabs you and keeps you wanting to hear the whole story. I definitely recommend this book.

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