A review by bickie
Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

3.0

Mind-expanding story for most students; protagonist is in 6th grade and struggles to read though she is a gifted artist, does mental math with acuity, and is a divergent thinker. Students in a similar situation will not be able to read this book, but it could be a good read aloud for parents and/or teachers. There are some tired stereotypes in the book (unrepentant bully/mean girl, male teacher saving the day when the female teachers and administrator view Ally, the protagonist, as a trouble maker instead of a student who needs help). Although the book is marketed to middle school, it seems perfectly appropriate for 3rd or 4th graders, particularly because the 6th graders in the story do not really seem that old. Age 9+