A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943 Hardcover – January 1, 1943 by Betty Smith
 
'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is now considered an essential part of American literature. As an indispensable classic, Smith's book appears on reading lists across the country. It has profoundly influenced readers from all walks of life--young and old alike. The New York Public Library even chose the book as one of the "Books of the Century." The author drew from her own experiences in growing up in Brooklyn to create the character of a tenacious little girl, Francie Nolan. '
 
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