By: Mullaly Hunt, Lynda
Format: Paperback / softback
Published By: Penguin Putnam Inc
Date of Publication: 28/03/17
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780142426425
Dimensions in mm: 130 x 196 x 26
Description: "Fans of R.J. Palacio?_TsA?WonderA?will appreciate this feel-good story of friendship and unconventional smarts.?__ ?_"Kirkus ReviewsAlly has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions.A? She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure dumb? However, her newest teacher Mr. Daniels sees the bright, creative kid underneath the trouble maker. With his help, Ally learns not to be so hard on herself and that dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of. As her confidence grows, Ally feels free to be herself and the world starts opening up with possibilities. She discovers that there?_Ts a lot more to her?_"and to everyone?_"than a label, and that great minds don?_Tt always think alike. The author of the belovedA?One for the MurphysA?gives readers an emotionally-charged, uplifting novel that will speak to anyone who?_Ts ever thought there was something wrong with them because they didn?_Tt fit in. This paperback edition includes The Sketchbook of Impossible Things and discussion questions. AA?New York TimesA?Bestseller!A?* ?_oUnforgettable and uplifting.?__?_"School Library Connection,A?starred review* "Offering hope to those who struggle academically and demonstrating that a disability does not equal stupidity, this is as unique as its heroine.?__?_"Booklist,A?starred review* ?_oMullaly Hunt again paints a nuanced portrayal of a sensitive, smart girl struggling with circumstances beyond her control."A??_"School Library Journal, starred reviewA?
Format: Paperback / softback
Published By: Penguin Putnam Inc
Date of Publication: 28/03/17
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780142426425
Dimensions in mm: 130 x 196 x 26
Description: "Fans of R.J. Palacio?_TsA?WonderA?will appreciate this feel-good story of friendship and unconventional smarts.?__ ?_"Kirkus ReviewsAlly has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions.A? She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure dumb? However, her newest teacher Mr. Daniels sees the bright, creative kid underneath the trouble maker. With his help, Ally learns not to be so hard on herself and that dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of. As her confidence grows, Ally feels free to be herself and the world starts opening up with possibilities. She discovers that there?_Ts a lot more to her?_"and to everyone?_"than a label, and that great minds don?_Tt always think alike. The author of the belovedA?One for the MurphysA?gives readers an emotionally-charged, uplifting novel that will speak to anyone who?_Ts ever thought there was something wrong with them because they didn?_Tt fit in. This paperback edition includes The Sketchbook of Impossible Things and discussion questions. AA?New York TimesA?Bestseller!A?* ?_oUnforgettable and uplifting.?__?_"School Library Connection,A?starred review* "Offering hope to those who struggle academically and demonstrating that a disability does not equal stupidity, this is as unique as its heroine.?__?_"Booklist,A?starred review* ?_oMullaly Hunt again paints a nuanced portrayal of a sensitive, smart girl struggling with circumstances beyond her control."A??_"School Library Journal, starred reviewA?