Bertolt
Jacques Goldstyn
An imaginative boy’s closest friend is Bertolt, an old oak tree. The boy sees himself as different from other children, but says that being by himself does not make him lonely; he values his independence. Through his bond with the tree, the story considers imagination and the ways a person may sustain themself while becoming who they are. When Bertolt dies in a winter storm, the boy must also face sorrow, loss, and acceptance.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
