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Illustrated by
Elanna Allen.
Best friends Violet and Rose organize a small protest and draft a petition to save their favorite oak tree from being chopped down. Branford's characters feel authentic, portraying the innocence and hopefulness of childhood in their words and actions. Newly independent readers will benefit from the clear story construction and descriptive writing; sweet halftone illustrations accompany the text.