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Cover of The Survivor Tree: Oklahoma City’s Symbol of Hope and Strength

The Survivor Tree: Oklahoma City’s Symbol of Hope and Strength

Gaye Sanders, illustrated by Pamela Behrend

A family plants an American elm on Oklahoma’s Great Plains as Oklahoma City begins to grow. The tree develops alongside the city until April 19, 1995, when it becomes a witness to a tragic event in United States history. This account follows the tree’s connection to the city and its people, with an in memoriam section included at the end.

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Themes
Community · History · Nature · Resilience
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Roadrunner Press
Pages
40
ISBN-13
9781937054496
Language
English
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