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The Wishing Tree Hardcover – 1964

by William Faulkner (Author), Don Bolognese (Illustrator)

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Product Details

Hardcover: 82 pages
Publisher: Random House; 1st edition (1964)
Language: English
ASIN: B000HW0HPO
Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 4.9 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,294,867 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2832 in Books > Literature & Fiction > United States > Classics

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

A children's book by William Faulkner (!?)

By Jerry Clyde Phillips on December 11, 2001

Format: Hardcover

Faulkner has always been interested in the perspective of children. The Sound and the Fury and several of his short stories ("That Evening Sun", "Uncle Willy", and "That Will be Fine" come to mind) have delved into the psyche of children as they observe the adult world. However, this curious book, written in 1927 for his future step-daughter, is written expressly for a child. As would be expected, Faulkner's foray into children's literature is a marked departure from tradional books for children. In this book, a sort of cross between Alice in Wonderland and the Wizard of Oz, the reader meets not only the child protagonist and her childhood friends, but an ageing Confederate veteran, a Black nanny and her disreputable husband. Not only do the children pursue the elusive wishing tree, but get to witness marital strife and the delusional ranting from an old man. I doubt seriously if this book, replete with sexual and racial stereotypes, would ever find its way into a present day children's reading room.
To be fair to Faulkner, this was written with no idea for publication, as a present to an eight year old girl on her birthday. Regardless of its literary merit, it has come to the light of day as well as to the mention of critics, and through them, has taken on a more serious aspect, something the author could never have forecast while writing it.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

Unforgettable

By Cynthia L. Zocca on August 6, 2009

Format: Hardcover

I read this book when I was 8 (more than 20 years ago) and I've never forgotten it. It was to me a fascinating story, a fable, really. And when I look at it today, I can see how philosophical it is. Still today I remember how I should get out of bed on my birthday!

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

Very pleased with condition of this used book!

By E. Byers on January 26, 2011

Format: Hardcover Verified Purchase

The Wishing Tree by William Faulkner was my daughter's favorite book when she was younger. Was happy that I found it on this site to give it to her this Christmas (she will be 40 years old this coming August!) She was very excited!
Also quick delivery and good condition!

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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful

Excellent priced book in "excellent" condition . . .

By Derise S. Stovall on November 16, 2009

Format: Hardcover Verified Purchase

I purchased "The Wishing Tree" by Faulkner from this book seller and found the item in exceptional condition. I thouroughly enjoyed reading the book, and can now place in my home library for others to read . . . (to the seller)thanks for taking great care of your reading materials!

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