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School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2018 | Picture Books
PreS-Gr 1—When Russell and his father move into a new house with a giant maple tree, a tree fort is on the top of Russell's to-do list, despite protestations from his father who knows nothing about building projects. Russell crafts a truly excellent list of must-haves, including a balcony, slide, and skylight. After several trips to the lumber store, a tree fort emerges. Though it looks nothing like the one the boy envisioned, he thinks it is perfect, and Russell and Dad bond over a sleepover. Then, three houses down, a boy Russell's size oversees ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2018
A new house with a giant maple tree in the backyard can only mean one thing for young Russell: time to build a tree fort. Russell's father admits, "I don't know much about building," but that doesn't stop the pair. And although the final design is rather simple compared to the boy's initial plans (gone are the balcony, slide, and skylight), Russell insists that it is perfect. Later, when...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
