Tree. Table. Book. Lauren Asher and reconciled John F

and reconciled John F

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and liberal democracies are teetering on the edge of absurdist authoritarianism

" —Kimberly McCreight

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Tree. Table. Book. Lauren Asher and reconciled John FFrom two time Newbery medalist Lois Lowry comes this warm and resonant story of an unlikely friendship, which unfolds as a revelation on how we hold on toand pass onwhat matters most. Everyone knows the two Sophies are best friends. One is in elementary school, and one is . . . well . . . in a little trouble of late. Shes elderly, sure, but shes always been on her game, the best friend any girl struggling to fit in could ever have. The Sophies drink