«A Tree Grows in Brooklyn» in English with a Parallel Translation
Original title:
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Language:
English
Difficulty:
B2
Year:
1943
Number of pages:
373
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a novel written by American writer Betty Smith. The novel was first published in 1943. The story focuses on Francie Nolan, a girl who belongs to an impoverished family living in Brooklyn. Francie's father is a drunkard, so her mother has to work two jobs. Despite all the troubles, Francie's family is friendly, and the girl hopes that soon there will be much better times.
