Anna loves the old pear tree that lives at the bottom of the garden.
When she becomes seriously ill, her relationship with the tree provides
comfort and peace on her journey, particularly when she plants a seed
from one of the tree's pears.
Pear of Hope is the story of a little girl with cancer and her tale of
recovery. This is intertwined with the growth of a pear tree, which
symbolises the enigmatic concept of hope. Told through sensitive words
and gentle, beautiful illustrations, the story will comfort and inspire
any children who are struggling to feel positive, whatever journey they
may be on.
Author Wenda Shurety wrote Pear of Hope because, as someone living
with Multiple Sclerosis, hope has been instrumental in her healing
process. The story is a gentle introduction to building a more positive
outlook in the face of struggle. As well as adults and children
suffering from illness, it will also appeal to educators discussing the
topics of hope and symbolism, and to medical staff or counsellors who
have to discuss hope in difficult situations.
The beautiful story of Pear of Hope and its brave, adventurous and
hopeful main character, Anna, will be a crucial step towards children
and their carers embracing hope in their lives. With its vibrant images,
it is a reminder of the beauty of the world around us and of the fact
that, like Anna, with hope you can face any battle!
