Tree Castle Island

What a magical middle grade novel with a great story line and excellent nature writing. I cannot wait to hand this to my nature loving eleven year old!......more

My thoughts on Tree Castle Island Have you ever read a book that just doesn't keep you satisfied? Well Tree Castle Island will... with all it's adventure and mysteries you'll be on your feet wanting to read more. With it's twist and turns you'll be satisfied reading this book and if you like the wil......more

We read this book while on our trip to Florida. We too went canoeing in the marsh lands and saw several alligators and crocodiles close enough to make me fervently pray for my children's canoes not to tip over. It was the book that help me fall asleep at night after I received the call that my mothe......more

This book is a mixed bag for me. The atmosphere and the adventure I feel is great, but then the actual outcome is strange. Read it in one night because it was compelling enough to keep reading but the sum of the parts didn't add up in the end. It's one of those stories that took a unexpected turn th......more

For starters. I LOVE JEAN CRAIGHEAD GEORGE!!! Always have & always will!!! I fell in love with this author when I was in the 6th grade and even wrote to her asking her to visit my school. I received a post card back saying that though she appreciated the offer she would have to decline due to being......more