Books like Stand Tall by Joan Bauer
Tree is an exceptionally tall, twelve‑year‑old who grapples with his parents’ divorce and the disappointment of failing to make the school’s track team. While struggling to find his place, Tree befriends Sophie, a new girl at school, and discovers a different kind of support in his grandfather. A Vietnam veteran who recently lost a leg, the grandfather offers Tree a perspective shaped by courage and endurance. Together, they learn that true strength comes from standing tall in one’s own truth and embracing the support of others.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: Joan Bauer
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