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A review by lizaroo71
Show Me a Sign by Ann Clare LeZotte
4.0
Mary Lambert’s family lives in Martha’s Vineyard before it was Martha’s Vineyard. Her ancestors are from a place in England where deafness is prominent. Mary grows up in a community where her deafness is not seen as something that needs an explanation. But the outside world doesn’t share these views.
Mary’s world consists of her mom and dad (her mom is hearing, her father isn’t). Mary has lost her brother in a tragic accident and she carries guilt as the cause of it. Mary has a best friend in Nancy (also hearing) and a grizzled old sailor, Ezra (my favorite character).
This is a story about Mary, but also about accepting those that are different. This part of the country originally belonged to the Wampanoag and this is explored in the book also. Mary’s father employs a man of color married to a woman belonging to the tribe.
I like how all of the plot lines are handled. A great way to begin my reading year.
Mary’s world consists of her mom and dad (her mom is hearing, her father isn’t). Mary has lost her brother in a tragic accident and she carries guilt as the cause of it. Mary has a best friend in Nancy (also hearing) and a grizzled old sailor, Ezra (my favorite character).
This is a story about Mary, but also about accepting those that are different. This part of the country originally belonged to the Wampanoag and this is explored in the book also. Mary’s father employs a man of color married to a woman belonging to the tribe.
I like how all of the plot lines are handled. A great way to begin my reading year.