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"A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" tells the story of Francie, a slum girl who, amidst poverty and suffering, uses her vitality as tough as a tree, draws strength from books and family ties, and grows towards the sun.

This is a book about "strength", telling how "reading" makes life come alive, how "knowledge" changes people's destiny, and how "the power of family" supports children to realize their dreams. France likes reading, and she goes to the library every Saturday to borrow two books to take home and read; she also likes to observe the lives of her neighbors, watching their every move is like watching a play on the stage; she also likes to listen to the adults around her narrate their own lives: life is rich and colorful Aunt Sissy, who was married three times and gave birth to ten children but all died in infancy, and each of her lovers was called John; Grandma Mary, although illiterate, remembered more than a thousand stories and legends; Uncle Freetman's only topic at home was his horse Drummer. How to tease him... Although France has a lively heart, life in Brooklyn is difficult after all: her mother is beautiful, petite and has an iron will, but she prefers her younger brother; her father is warm and charming, but has no fixed job and is addicted to alcohol; the child earns money by picking up rags. With a few meager pennies, she could only spend half herself and take the other half home to her parents who could barely afford the rent and could only afford expired bread... Frances' mother hoped to help her children escape the bottom through education. However, the drastic changes and hardships in life made everything out of reach. Facing the ups and downs of life, France is as tough as the tree of heaven in the yard, always maintaining dignity and faith, dreaming of a future that is different from the past and present. Finally, another door of life opened for her...

A timeless coming-of-age novel classic! It has been sold for more than 80 years and has won numerous awards and praises! The movie adapted from the original novel won an Academy Award! It explores various issues such as family of origin, growing up in adversity, the meaning of education and hard work, and tells how an ordinary person can live with dignity in a difficult environment. ... Brooklyn, New York, in the early 20th century, was quiet. There is a tree in the yard of the home of Francie Nolan, a girl who lives here. Her growth and life were like this lonely tree, difficult and difficult, but brilliant and vigorous. Francie suffered from family hardship, school discrimination and social injustice when she was growing up. However, under the care and influence of her family, Francie was still passionate about life. She loved reading and went to college by self-study while working, and finally walked out of the slums. This semi-autobiographical novel, with frank and sincere writing, depicts the trajectory of Francie and her family's perseverance in suffering. It goes straight to the truth of growth. In countless difficult and exciting moments, it reveals the indestructible dignity, faith and extraordinary courage to face suffering in ordinary life, inspiring generations of readers.