Fish in a Tree
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (834 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00RU4EHN0 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 486 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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A Must Read For All Children My son's school is using this book for a program they are doing called "One Book, One School" where all the kids in every grade (5th - 8th), all the staff, all the teachers will be reading this together. They will do activities corresponding to what they are reading, discuss the book, really dive into it. I bought 2 copies of the book. 1 for my son so he will have his own copy and doesn't have to borrow from the school (the school does not have enough for all the children, so they will not be permitted to take the books home), and 1 for me so that I can read along with him and continue the discussion at home. I think thi. "He and I both loved it. The writing is simple" according to get it. I read this book to my son who has learning differences. He and I both loved it. The writing is simple, relatable and very empathic. If you or your kid have ever felt like a fish out of water, different or not sure why you don't fit in, then this book is perfect. Ally, the main character and two best friends are brilliant and cool and different. They are strong and brave and most of all, united through by a deep and committed friendship. The teacher who helps Ally discover her dyslexia, is the other hero here. He is patient and kind and best of all, has a plan to help Ally accept that her difference isn't something to be. Gerald A. Jennings said fun and may help others to focus on the possibilities. Hats Off! Lynda Mullaly Hunt for writing Fish in a Tree! It is engaging, serious, fun and may help others to focus on the possibilities of literacy for all.Fish in a Tree is a novel for young people. Moreover, it is a novel that would have real value for teachers and aspiring teachers. Plus, the parents of both children who learn differently and children who learn relatively normally could benefit from reading this story. The reason I think it has great value to be read by many audiences is because of the topic the author explores and the manner in which she presents it.This is a story of a sixth-grade girl, Ally, who is
She discovers that there's a lot more to her - and to everyone - than a label, and that great minds don't always think alike.. As her confidence grows, Ally feels free to be herself and the world starts opening up with possibilities. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life believing it is stupid." Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. With his help, Ally learns not to be so hard on herself and that dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of. "Everybody is smart in different ways. She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure dumb? However, her newest teacher Mr. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions. Daniels sees the bright, creative kid underneath the trouble maker. The author of the beloved One for the Murphys gives listeners an emotionally-charged, uplifting novel that will speak to anyone who's ever thought there was something wrong with them because they didn't fit in