"If trees could speak they might sound a lot like Halter's heroine; a feeling, thinking redwood tree that braves floods, fires and chainsaws. Children and adults will root for her, as she grows from an insecure newborn who thinks she's a defective fern to a towering 500-year-old giant. This tender adventure story, sprinkled with poems, prayers and magic, is proof that the voice of one plucky redwood seedling can teach us more about the preciousness of the forest than a stack of environmental reports." --Dan Hamburg, former U.S. Representative, Executive Director, Voice of the Environment

"Many thanks to Loretta Halter for writing this beautiful story. We feel that this is a wonderfully written book, telling the tale of the redwood forest through the eyes of the trees. We hope this book will inspire future generations to view themselves as members of the Earth's natural community, rather than the masters of it." --North Coast Earth First!

"Magical, heartwarming and scientific! This touching story of a redwood tree's over 500-year lifetime educates us about every scientific aspect of the redwood trees and their forest community. The cycles, the seasons and all the life that passes through the habitat over their mighty life spans, including the forest animals, Native Americans, and ultimately the people who viewed these majestic wonders as revenue, will stir your soul. The redwood tree's perspective, Native American wisdom, and people with determination and the spirit of Mother Earth bring hope to the redwoods and to us all." --Pattie Mills, teacher and publisher of The Connection Magazine

"I have visited the redwoods before but your book made me want to dash off to the forest and experience their world anew. ... I am certain you will invoke that caring response in the children who read your book." --Gloria Blomberg, school teacher for 32 years

"A Voice for the Redwoods is a captivating story for 4 th , 5 th , and 6 th graders. Kids growing up will love this story about a California redwood... its life with Indians, early loggers, and the miraculous growing process that allows it to overcome fires and floods. ... You'll be moved to become an environmental educator." --Frank R. Schiavo, professor, Environmental Studies Department, San José State University