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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
by Betty Smith
See it on Amazon1943Easy readSteady pace
What it is about
Francie Nolan grows up in a poor Brooklyn neighbourhood in the early twentieth century. Betty Smith’s 1943 novel is a classic of growing up with a dream.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy classic novels that have stayed in print, with a warm mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Brooklyn · Poverty · Family
Screen adaptation
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945)
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