“Everybody is smart in different ways. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life believing it is stupid.”
Fish in a Tree, is a new chapter book by Lynda Mullaly Hunt. It focuses on a smart girl named Ally who struggles with dyslexia and often feels embarrassed and out of place because of it. But there is a lot more to it than that — great characters, friendships, and an honest look at schools, students, and life. The book is garnering glowing reviews —
“Filled with a delightful range of quirky characters and told with heart, the story also explores themes of family, friendship, and courage in its many forms . . . It has something to offer for a wide-ranging audience . . . Offering hope to those who struggle academically and demonstrating that a disability does…
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