Abel J. Morneault Memorial Library

Four short stories of the residents of Harding Street intertwine in the tree branches of this dead-end street. Miss Millicent is the back-bone of the neighborhood. As she gardens, she sings the songs of the Sycamore. As the sun retires for the night, she moves stealthily to plant trees for the new neighborhood babies. Is their growing season coming to end!
Ethel Anderson grew up nestled in her Apple tree reading Nancy Drew books and being teased by her old brother. When he doesn't come back from Normandy, she finds solace and surprising visitor in her tree.
Hank Grant is born into a family who changed their mind about wanting his presence. His Sugar Maple tree gives him a lifelong craft he uses to escape. Can it also reacquaint him to his only love?
Daisy Wilson is nearing forty and can't fill the emptiness of never belonging. On a spring break visit to her aunt, she discovers family secrets. As her Magnolia tree blooms in spite of the impending late frost, she wonders can she ever be that bold?