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A tree grows in brooklyn

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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith is a poignant coming-of-age novel set in the early 20th-century Brooklyn slums. The story follows Francie Nolan, a young girl growing up in poverty, as she navigates the challenges of family, education, and her dreams for a better life. Through Francie’s experiences, the novel explores themes of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of education and literature. Rich with vivid detail and unforgettable characters, Smith’s semi-autobiographical masterpiece is a celebration of the human spirit and a deeply moving portrait of immigrant life in America.

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Publisher

London : Arrow Books., 1944

Collation

487 p. ; 20 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780099427575

Classification

F

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Subject(s)

Fiction
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Families -- New York (State) -- New York -- Fictio

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Betty Smith

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