Juliet has a lot to worry about. Her younger sister, Oaf, won't stop following her around. Her dad is always lost in scientific thought, her mom works long hours, and her grandmother refuses to wear her medical safety alarm. Plus, Hugh Allen, "famous for being the biggest bully at Wattle Street Primary," won't leave her alone, and Juliet's two best friends are competing over her. Luckily, Juliet has the Worry Tree painted on the wall in her room-she can "hang" her worries on the tree every night so they won't keep her awake.
Summary Juliet has many worries: Oaf is a constant pest, her parents fight about Martin’s junk collection, Lindsay and Gemma are competing over who is Juliet’s best friend, Hugh Allen is always bullying Juliet, and Nana seems so unhappy about being old. When Juliet moves into her own bedroom, the peeling wallpaper reveals what Nana explains is a worry tree. Hanging her worries on its branches helps Juliet deal with her stress; learning that there are some problems she cannot solve also helps.
Topics Younger siblings. Pests. Anxiety. Rashes. Coping techniques. Collections. Making lists. Junk. Messes. Getting a new room. Craft projects. Bullies. Defending a friend. Haircuts. Embarrassment. Food likes and dislikes. Arguments. Selfishness. Festivals. Jealousy. Unfairness. Standing up for a principle. Feeling overwhelmed. Taking charge. Growing old. Recognizing limitations. Self-confidence.
SRC Level 3.600000
SRC Points 6.000000
Lexile 640L
Trim Size 5" x 7 3/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2008-08-31
JLG Release Date Feb 2009
Minimum grade 3
Maximum grade 5
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Upper Elementary Fiction Plus (Grades 3-5)
Upper Elementary Fiction Plus
Upper Elementary Fiction Plus (Grades 3-5)
For Grades 3-5
A collection of longer-format novels for readers ready to move beyond chapter books. These stories emphasize fun while beginning to explore deeper themes. With engaging plots and relatable characters, this category helps keep readers excited as they take the next step into longer, more immersive stories.