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Tree of Hope, The: The Miraculous Rescue of Puerto Rico's Beloved Banyan

Anna Orenstein-Cardona

Illustrator: Juan Manuel Moreno

Ages: 6+

Published: 2022

Publisher: Beaming Books/1517 Media

ISBN: 978-1-50648-409-9

Keywords: resiliency, family, disasters, community action

A beloved, ancient tree is brought back to life by the people of San Juan after Hurricane Maria hits Puerto Rico in 2017. Realistic illustrations.