Drew Caldwell has been living a sheltered life in her small town of Rockwood, Washington. Alongside her has been her adventurous childhood best friend, River Mahlon. But after they graduate high school, Drew learns that she and River will be going down very different paths in life, and they will be separated for the first time in nearly a decade. As Drew tries to navigate new adult life--college, friends, and boys--River becomes more and more of a distant, mysterious phantom—until the unexpected happens. A story revolving around growth, self-discovery, and meaning, The Apple Tree is an emotional, fulfilling journey with the uplifting message to keep moving forward and upward, no matter what twists and turns alter your course.