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Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

coutlaw's review against another edition

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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. 

reader4evr's review against another edition

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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.

jeskareadsandteaches's review against another edition

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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

kfrickle's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring reflective 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? N/A

4.0

As a teacher, I did enjoy the hopeful part of this story. It shows that a teacher can make a difference in the lives of their students. I did like Albert in the book (he was probably one of my favorites). At times, I felt that some of the teachers were unreasonable in the book and that some of the kids were too mean. Ally also made some pretty poor choices that I felt she got little/to no correction. (ei. running out of a classroom or building). However, this was a good read and reminder that sometimes things are not always what they seem. It does stress the importance to be diligent in identifying those who try to fly under the radar and give them the help they need. 

vtsarahd's review against another edition

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4.0

Inspiring story about Ally and her struggle to find her place in school as she grapples with dyslexia. Filled with hop, friendship, and perseverance - a great one to share with students!

ammcdonald1993's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

nightingale4859's review

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

shelbynik's review against another edition

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hopeful 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

4.25

jmkendall0218's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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? It's complicated

4.0

midwifereading's review against another edition

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2.0

A sweet, simple story that illustrates the struggle with dyslexia, and the power that good teachers and good friends can have. However, it's pretty simplistic, idealistic, and predictable. It's the first Sonlight book I have read that didn't impress me.