CHARACTER
Which characters point of view was this story told from?
The Callery Pear Tree
What city did this story take place?
New York City, NY
Who is the author of this book?
Sean Rubin
”I was in my _____ the day it happened.”
Plaza
What has been distributed from the tree to various locations around the world as a symbol of hope and remembrance?
Saplings from the tree
What type of tree did the main character say they were?
A City Tree
What was the major event that caused this story?
9/11
What type of book would this be considered?
Nonfiction
“In its branches, you’ll find the promise of __________ & __________ to rebuild.”
Hope, Strength
What city department was entrusted to care for the damaged tree?
NYC Department of Parks and Recreation
What did they use to rescue the tree?
Bulldozers
What were the twin towers' official name?
The World Trade Center
When was this very tree published?
May 11, 2021
“ I think the way the city bounced back and the way the tree keeps bouncing back. It’s a _________”
New Yorker
Where is the nursery where they took the damaged tree located (Hint:Park)?
Van Cortland Park
What was the Trees new job after the events that occured?
To provide PEACE and HOPE
Which Native American traditional lands did the World Trade Center look over?
The Lenape People’s Land
What continent is this species of tree native to?
East Asia
"Even when surrounded by __________, it’s possible to stand firm and reach for the ______________.”
Darkness, Light
In the Author’s note, it states there was a violent storm that took place in 2010. What happened to the tree?
It was Uprooted
The tree was the first to do what every spring?
Blossom
What borough is the nursery located in where they took the damaged tree?
The Bronx
On a typical weekday, how many people worked at the world trade center before the attacks?
about 50,000
"This very tee…. It stood _________ while everything around it _______”
Tall, Fell
During the anniversaries of the 9/11 attacks, what do the ceremonies often include involving the tree?
Moments of REFLECTION at the tree