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stlpapercrafts's review
5.0
Great book about dyslexia
Loved this book from the viewpoint of a girl with dyslexia and struggling through school. Well written and empowering. Would read again.
Loved this book from the viewpoint of a girl with dyslexia and struggling through school. Well written and empowering. Would read again.
editrix's review
I really liked this, and my 11yo has now read it twice. It nicely balances on the line between Book about General Kid Stuff and Book about a Special Issue, and in that way it reminded me a lot of “Rain Reign.” (I know everyone loves “The Wednesday Wars,” and this also felt a bit like that but...actually good#sorrynotsorry.) I was glad to read in the acknowledgments that the author based the story on experiences from her own life.
lynburn's review
4.0
4.5/5 Stars. I loved Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt. This is the story of 6th grade Ally Nickerson and her struggles, especially reading. Ally loves and is good in math (except for the word problems), and she loves art. What she doesn’t love is reading, the way the letters move and the headaches she gets. Ally is able to hide her problem from most teachers until she meets Mr. Daniels. A young teacher working on his masters in special education, he patiently observes and works with Ally, earning her trust enough that he’s able to have her tested and her dyslexia diagnosed. Because of her learning difficulties, Ally hides herself from others. She has no friends at the beginning of the book, but as she grows in confidence in her learning skills, and with Mr. Daniels encouragement, she befriends two other “misfits.” Fish in a Tree is about accepting each other’s uniqueness, caring for others, and accepting who you are. The only reason I did not give this book 5 stars is that I felt like Ally was really put on a pedestal that became a little annoying by the end of the book. But overall, I enjoyed this book and highly recommend it!
bookedupblog's review
5.0
Fantastico! It's a great book for students and one I think teachers of students with learning disabilities should read. This would be a great read aloud!
suvata's review
4.0
Are you going be a silver dollar or a wooden nickel? This is an excellent middle grade book about a girl who has dyslexia. She’s kind of a misfit at school and she has zero confidence. When she ends up in Mr. Daniels class, her world starts to change for the better.
blackmetalblackheart's review
5.0
If I had to choose one word to describe this book, it would be "tender". I had tears in my eyes as I read the last pages. It is a powerful story that reminds us that everyone is different, everyone has problems, and we are all human beings. It is a story about the power of caring and the immense impact that we can have on other's lives.
chicwogirl's review
5.0
Loved it
I teach children with special needs and this book really remind me just how important it is to teach kids to believe in themselves. It also challenges me to be a Mr. Daniels empowering kids every day.
I teach children with special needs and this book really remind me just how important it is to teach kids to believe in themselves. It also challenges me to be a Mr. Daniels empowering kids every day.
gingernewingham's review
5.0
A book of overcoming differences
I thought maybe this book was going to be about a girl with dyslexia. Instead, it was about how differences can be celebrated. I looooooved this book. The teacher, Mr. Daniels is everything I aspire to be as a mom of special needs children. The characters are so typical of a public school classroom, and the author is able to fit them together like a puzzle. What a beautiful story of unity.
I thought maybe this book was going to be about a girl with dyslexia. Instead, it was about how differences can be celebrated. I looooooved this book. The teacher, Mr. Daniels is everything I aspire to be as a mom of special needs children. The characters are so typical of a public school classroom, and the author is able to fit them together like a puzzle. What a beautiful story of unity.