The Bee Tree : Paperback : Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. : 9780698116962 : 0698116968 : 04 May 1998 : When Mary Ellen gets bored with her reading, Grandpa knows a hunt for a bee tree is just what she needs. Half the town joins the exciting chase, but it\'s not until everyone returns home that Mary Ellen makes a discovery of her own: sometimes even the sweetest of things must be worked for. \"Another charming piece of Americana from an artist of rare warmth and originality\".-- \"Kirkus Reviews\", pointer review.