Katie and the Lemon Tree Author:Esther Bender "Balt-i-mo ha-bo (harbor)," chants the dockhand. What a strange place! Dirt and noise; white people rushing, yelling; black people pulling, pushing! Can this be America? While Katie guards the chests, she finds a lemon, and in it a seed of hope. — Katie received courage from the words and actions of her mother. W... more »e need to have stories like Katie and the Lemon Tree to rekindle our hope and faith that things will work out for the best.
This delightful book about hope and hard work is written from the gentle heart of Esther Bender. She paints a picture of Western Maryland as it was and lets you share the touching moments of memories.« less