In "Gathering Tree," Heather D. Holmlund weaves a poignant narrative about the power of connection and the healing nature of community. The story follows a diverse group of individuals who come together in the wake of personal struggles, seeking solace and support under the expansive branches of a symbolic gathering tree. As they share their stories, confront their fears, and learn to embrace vulnerability, friendships blossom, and hope rekindles. Through heartfelt moments and transformative experiences, the novel explores themes of resilience, growth, and the profound impact of belonging in a world that often feels disconnected. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Larry Loyie .

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 46 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2005 by Theytus Books .