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The magic tree

Gerald McDermott

197335 pagesabout 30–50 minutes
1973
first published
  • 1973Holt, Rinehart and Winston · 41 pages · ENGISBN 9780030867163
  • 1974Kestrel Books · 35 pages · ENGISBN 9780582152199
  • 1977Puffin Books · 41 pages · ENGISBN 9780140502176
  • 1994Holt · ENGISBN 9780805030808
  • 1975Henry Holth & Co (J) · ENGISBN 9780030150616
PlayfulWhimsicalShort read

Retells a Congolese tale in which an ugly and unloved twin discovers a magic tree that gives him everything he wants.

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