The Memory Tree: a Magical Adventure Across Time

What if every ornament on your Christmas tree could take you back in time…To the exact moment a memory was made?Ava Smith never expected that a simple “I wish I could remember”, would unlock the magic hidden within her family’s Christmas tree. When a whisper of wind, a flash of rainbow light, and a rumble of thunder fill the room, she finds herself staring at a tiny version of herself from years ago. The ornaments aren’t just decorations… They are doorways.In The Memory Tree, Ava, Mom, and Dad tumble through their most treasured family memories – Paris nights under sparkling lights, a ferry ride to Disney, a first day back to work, a chilly afternoon at MIT, and the day they rescued a little puppy who instantly felt like family. With each ornament, they relive joy, laughter, wonder, and even fear, discovering how the smallest moments become the ones that matter most.But when their beloved dog, Scallops, accidentally vanishes into the past, the adventure becomes a race against time. The Smiths must follow his pawprints through memories old and new, searching across years to bring him home. Along the way, they learn that memories are not meant to be perfect. They’re meant to be felt, shared, and carried in the heart.Perfect for young readers, adventurous families, and anyone who believes a touch of magic lives in everyday life, The Memory Tree is a heartwarming tale of love, courage, and the joy of remembering. A story co-written by a fourth grader and her father, it reminds us that every ornament has a story… and every moment can become a memory worth keeping.