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A review by kristensreadingnook
My Storied Year by Katie Proctor, Twyla Beth Lambert
5.0
Dragon Stewart is a 7th grader with dyslexia who sometimes smells bad because the water gets shut off at his house. His mom is sick and he’s the man of the house, trying to take care of his sisters.
Dragon does not enjoy school for many reasons, including those stated above. He’s just trying to get through the year. However, he has teachers and an assistant principal who see so much potential in him. Mrs. Parkman, his English teacher, is trying to instill a love of writing into her students. Mr. Mark, the assistant principal, can see himself in Dragon.
Through poems and stories, Dragon comes to break out of his shell. This story left me in tears in a couple parts - which is not normal for me. I am not a crier when it comes to books. It was so well written, touching on many aspects of a middle school boy’s life - the friendships, the struggles, the home life. I can’t wait to read what Katie Proctor writes next.
Dragon does not enjoy school for many reasons, including those stated above. He’s just trying to get through the year. However, he has teachers and an assistant principal who see so much potential in him. Mrs. Parkman, his English teacher, is trying to instill a love of writing into her students. Mr. Mark, the assistant principal, can see himself in Dragon.
Through poems and stories, Dragon comes to break out of his shell. This story left me in tears in a couple parts - which is not normal for me. I am not a crier when it comes to books. It was so well written, touching on many aspects of a middle school boy’s life - the friendships, the struggles, the home life. I can’t wait to read what Katie Proctor writes next.