Books with title Anger Tree

There's a tree that takes anger. Trevor Baker is a big, heavy, and very angry nine-year-old boy who is the neighborhood and school bully.One night after his mother takes away his television, he storms out of the house, shouting, punching, and kicking anything in his path. Unsatisfied after acting out his violence, he comes across the only force that can change him: a large old maple tree next to his house that's tall enough to touch his bedroom window on the second floor.At first, Trevor challenges the tree. Then as his anger consumes him, he punches and kicks it, inflicting minor injuries (mostly to his pride), but it calms him down.Returning to his room, Trevor continues talking to himself, but is no longer shouting that nobody likes him, until he hears a voice. It is the tree that becomes his Anger Tree.The two become good friends, though only Trevor can hear its words, so he reads to the tree and it gives him advice, telling Trevor there's a bigger world for him to explore.This inspirational story will bring out emotions in everyone, and it's a book to be read over and over again.John H. Cary grew up in LaGrange, Georgia, and now resides in Masan, South Korea, where he teaches university students in Linhe, Inner Mongolia. He holds degrees in horticulture, environmental design, political science, and oriental medicine. He is the author of Dixie World, Scary Terry, Enemy Family, and, under the pen name of E. J. Hunter, Pest Control. He is also an avid fisherman and archer.Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/JohnHCary

Synopsis:There’s a tree that takes anger. Trevor Baker is a big, heavy, and very angry nine-year-old boy who is the neighborhood and school bully.One night after his mother takes away his television, he storms out of the house, shouting, punching, and kicking anything in his path. Unsatisfied after acting out his violence, he comes across the only force that can change him: a large old maple tree next to his house that’s tall enough to touch his bedroom window on the second floor.At first, Trevor challenges the tree. Then as his anger consumes him, he punches and kicks it, inflicting minor injuries (mostly to his pride), but it calms him down.Returning to his room, Trevor continues talking to himself, but is no longer shouting that nobody likes him, until he hears a voice. It is the tree that becomes his Anger Tree.The two become good friends, though only Trevor can hear its words, so he reads to the tree and it gives him advice, telling Trevor there’s a bigger world for him to explore.This inspirational story will bring out emotions in everyone, and it’s a book to be read over and over again.About the Author:Originally from LaGrange, Georgia, John H. Cary currently teaches English in Inner Mongolia. He holds degrees in horticulture, environmental design, political science, and oriental medicine. He is the author of Dixie World, Scary Terry, Enemy Family, and, under the pen name of E. J. Hunter, Pest Control. He is also an avid fisherman and archer.

A heartwarming Christmas mystery and friendship story! Every Christmas in the small town of Pine River, a tree appears in the town square--the Angel Tree. Some people tie wishes to the tree, while others make those wishes come true. Nobody's ever known where the tree comes from, but the mystery has always been part of the tradition's charm. This year, however, four kids who have been helped--Lucy, Joe, Max, and Cami--are determined to solve the mystery and find out the true identity of the town's guardian angel, so that Pine River can finally thank the person who brought the Angel Tree to their town. This is a heartwarming Christmas mystery, full of friendship, discovery, and loads of holiday cheer!

A heartwarming Christmas mystery and friendship story!Every Christmas in the small town of Pine River, a tree appears in the town square--the Angel Tree. Some people tie wishes to the tree, while others make those wishes come true. Nobody's ever known where the tree comes from, but the mystery has always been part of the tradition's charm. This year, however, four kids who have been helped--Lucy, Joe, Max, and Cami--are determined to solve the mystery and find out the true identity of the town's guardian angel, so that Pine River can finally thank the person who brought the Angel Tree to their town. This is a heartwarming Christmas mystery, full of friendship, discovery, and loads of holiday cheer!

A heartwarming Christmas mystery and friendship story!Every Christmas in the small town of Pine River, a tree appears in the town square--the Angel Tree. Some people tie wishes to the tree, while others make those wishes come true. Nobody's ever known where the tree comes from, but the mystery has always been part of the tradition's charm. This year, however, four kids who have been helped--Lucy, Joe, Max, and Cami--are determined to solve the mystery and find out the true identity of the town's guardian angel, so that Pine River can finally thank the person who brought the Angel Tree to their town. This is a heartwarming Christmas mystery, full of friendship, discovery, and loads of holiday cheer!

Are friends only human? Are angels always angelic? The Little Fir Tree finds herself tossed among the tall, bare trees of Adams wood. Alone, she begins to cry into the darkness. What happens next? Go on a journey with Nora the little Norwegian fir tree. Find out what she discovers hidden in her branches. Add a pinch of magic from a little girl called Eve and float higher and higher into the indigo night.

Robin Muller brings his story-telling magic and luminous illustrations to the pioneer days with the tale of The Angel Tree. It is the story of Kit, apprentice to the blacksmith Grimshaw. For seven long years, the boy has obeyed the demands and dictates of his tyranical master. Kit's only pleasure is resting among the branches of an ancient tree that stands near the smithy--a tree he loves deeply.One day, the trilling song of a sparrow attracts Kit's attention and looking up, he sees an angel. She explains she needs Kit's help in keeping the tree from dying. Together they forge three magical tools--a dainty trowel to penetrate rock-hard soil and give the roots room to grow, time shears to cut away the dead wood, and a beautiful pitcher to water and nourish the tree.That night, Kit has a strange dream, and wakes to find the magical tools are gone. How will Kit keep the angel's tree alive?The young boy's troubles are just beginning. He soon encounters a mysterious stranger, and has to face the wrath of Grimshaw and a raging fire. In the end, Kit learns the meaning of the angel's words, "Even in the deepest darkness, there is a silver thread of hope."

The Angel Tree is the story of Kit, apprentice to the blacksmith Grimshaw. For seven long years, the boy has obeyed the demands and dictates of his tyrannical master. Kit's only pleasure is resting among the branches of an ancient tree that stands near the smithy--a tree he loves deeply.One day, the trilling song of a sparrow attracts Kit's attention and looking up, he sees an angel. She explains that she needs Kit's help in keeping the tree from dying. Together they forge three magical tools--a dainty trowel, tiny shears, and a beautiful pitcher.That night, Kit has a strange dream, and wakes to find the magical tools are gone. How will Kit keep the angel's tree alive?The young boy's troubles are just beginning. He soon encounters a mysterious stranger, and has to face the wrath of Grimshaw and a raging fire. In the end, Kit learns the meaning of the angel's words, "Even in the deepest darkness, there is a silver thread of hope."