The Baron in the Trees Italo Calvino
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

A Red Baron peach tree blooming at a friend's house. A funny but deep novel written by one of the most important Italian XXth century's writers. Beautiful flowers followed by tasty fruit. The title's not metaphorical; it's actually about a Baron who lives in the trees. At twelve years old, Cosimo Rondo Piovasco decides to climb a tree in the family yard not to go down ever. Crisp and juicy, sweet but mild flavor. I planted one of these at my mom's place and I wish I had one too. The title in Italian is more effective in my opinion. Il barone rampante means a baron who is rampant and climbing at the same time. ( i pray that the person who has it checked out doesn't decide to renew! Italo Calvino's novel, The Baron in the Trees is what it says on the tin. In Italo Calvino's fable Baron in the Trees the young Cosimo Piovasco di Rondò retreated from a family dinnertime squabble and took to the trees vowing never to return to the ground again. ('Delicious' Golden x 'Daniels Red Duchess') University of MN, 1970. Huge skies, clear seas and snowy mountains make up Nascimbene's terrain. I've discovered this book thanks to this great post, and i have it on hold at the library.