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Published
2008
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co.
Subgenre
Historical
Section
Young Adult

The Surrender Tree

Margarita Engle

Told across multiple voices and decades, this verse novel follows Rosa, a healer who treats the wounded of all sides during Cuba's wars for independence.

  • Newbery Honor 2009
  • Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Honor 2009
  • Pura Belpré Author Award 2009
  • Américas Award 2009
  • Claudia Lewis Award 2009
  • Jane Addams Children's Book Award 2009
  • ALSC Notable Children's Book 2009
  • YALSA Best Books for Young Adults 2009
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Themes

Resilience & survivalHealing & hopeWar & conflictSlavery & freedomReal lives & history

Mood

Feels inspiring, challenging, hopeful.

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