Far from the Tree was a very good book.  There were just so many OUTSTANDING YA books this year that it might be hard for it to stand out.  Compared to Auma's Long Run, Long Way Down, The Hate U Give and Dear Martin, it's hard to see this as THE Printz.  An honor book?  Sure!  As long as those I listed above are honor books as well, with Auma getting the big prize (in my imaginary world this will happen).  But this was an excellent book with so many emotions and great characters.  Very heart-felt and heart-rending.  Well recommended.