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jenmangler's review against another edition
4.0
This is a really beautiful story. Ally is so brave and personifies the move from fixed to growth mindset better than any fictional character in recent memory. The friendships she forms with Albert and Keisha are fantastic. I love the way they believe in each other, look out for each other, and encourage each other. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and could not put it down.
bry_z_lee's review against another edition
5.0
This book is so good. It depicts the very true struggles of living with dyslexia, and as someone with dyslexia I think this book should be part of learning curriculum. There are so many kids that go undiagnosed in public education because teachers don’t know what signs to look for and will brush off a kid with dyslexia as being lazy and not trying and they will then stop putting effort for that person. Also teachers don’t know how to adapt their teaching to be inclusive to all learning types, and because of that they are unintentionally harming a students education.
This book is so good and so touching. Everything in this book hits so close to home because when reading this book I can truly connect with how Ally feels because at one point in my life I felt the same way and sometimes to this day still feel that way.
Although yes this book is so well written and is so correct, people without dyslexia also need to know it’s a spectrum. I hope people who don’t have dyslexia take time to look into the spectrum that dyslexia really is.
That being said, I think everyone should read book. No matter how many times someone explains it, dyslexia is really hard and it is such a hard struggle to have, reading this book can help people who don’t have dyslexia truly understand what it is like the live with this specific LD. My reasoning for that statement is as the reader you get to be in Ally’s head you get to hear her thoughts and see how she thinks and comprehends that world. So it would be easier for someone without dyslexia to understand Ally’s struggles because you are in her mind.
I hope that anyone who has dyslexia and reads this book finds as much comfort in it that I did. And to anyone with dyslexia that might be reading this just know that your not alone
This book is so good and so touching. Everything in this book hits so close to home because when reading this book I can truly connect with how Ally feels because at one point in my life I felt the same way and sometimes to this day still feel that way.
Although yes this book is so well written and is so correct, people without dyslexia also need to know it’s a spectrum. I hope people who don’t have dyslexia take time to look into the spectrum that dyslexia really is.
That being said, I think everyone should read book. No matter how many times someone explains it, dyslexia is really hard and it is such a hard struggle to have, reading this book can help people who don’t have dyslexia truly understand what it is like the live with this specific LD. My reasoning for that statement is as the reader you get to be in Ally’s head you get to hear her thoughts and see how she thinks and comprehends that world. So it would be easier for someone without dyslexia to understand Ally’s struggles because you are in her mind.
I hope that anyone who has dyslexia and reads this book finds as much comfort in it that I did. And to anyone with dyslexia that might be reading this just know that your not alone
mdevlin923's review against another edition
3.0
Ally Nickerson has always had issues with reading, writing, and spelling...and even though she excels at art and math, her teachers don't think she is smart. But with the help of her new 6th grade teacher, Mr. Daniels, Ally discovers she has dyslexia and learns how to overcome it. Throughout the year, Ally grows in other ways, too: she gains confidence, embraces her different way of thinking, forms some rue friendships, learns it's okay to ask for help, and becomes class president.
An inspiring tale about a child with a learning difference. A good choice for book club (grades 4-6).
An inspiring tale about a child with a learning difference. A good choice for book club (grades 4-6).
0live_tr33's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Toxic friendship
mikelyn31's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
amandatacklestbr's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
pagesbycaroline's review against another edition
Didn't have time to keep listening. Will pick up again sometime
coutlaw's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Teacher goals. This book made me cry several times.
The story was told more through glimpses of time rather than day to day - this was jarring at first but in the end I really liked it.
It was hopeful but maybe more hallmark than realistic — yet holds a good message for students and teachers alike.
The story was told more through glimpses of time rather than day to day - this was jarring at first but in the end I really liked it.
It was hopeful but maybe more hallmark than realistic — yet holds a good message for students and teachers alike.
reader4evr's review against another edition
5.0
Three cheers for Allie!!
This was so good and the audio was fabulous! This would be a perfect read aloud for upper elementary and middle school.
This was so good and the audio was fabulous! This would be a perfect read aloud for upper elementary and middle school.
jeskareadsandteaches's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5