The Great Treehouse War

Winnie's last day of fourth grade ended with a pretty life-changing surprise. That was the day Winnie’s parents got divorced and decided that Winnie would live three days a week with each of them and spend Wednesdays by herself in a treehouse between their houses, to divide her time perfectly evenly. It was the day Winnie’s seed of frustration with her parents was planted, a seed that grew until it felt like it was as big as a tree itself.

By: Lisa Graff

Discovery Questions

Winnie feels caught in the middle of her parents’ argument. Have you ever felt stuck between two people who disagreed? How did you handle it?
Does this story remind you of another book where a character has to deal with family changes or big emotions? How are the characters’ reactions similar or different?
Sometimes families go through divorce or big changes. Why is it important for kids to have safe spaces and trusted adults to talk to during those times?
If you could design your own special treehouse as a place to think and relax, what would it look like? What rules would you make to help solve disagreements fairly?

Discovery Questions are available in English and Spanish in the app.