Introduction

 
Title: The Secret Tree
Author: Natalie Standiford
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Copyright Date: 2012
Number of Pages: 245
My Reason For Choosing This Novel: I chose this book because the kids in it are around my age so I can relate to them. I also don't really like to read unless its a mystery book, and this is. It tells the story of how two friends found a tree that has peoples secrets inside of it, and they are trying to figure out who's is who's in their neighbourhood. Its a very intriguing story filled with lots of adventure and it makes me want to keep reading it, which I like. Overall, I really like this book and I have read it multiple times because I enjoy it so much!

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