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Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions. She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure dumb? However, her newest teacher Mr. Daniels sees the bright, creative kid underneath the trouble maker. With his help, Ally learns not to be so hard on herself and that dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of....
2) Union
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"In this novel-in-verse for teen readers, 15-year-old Tuck navigates new love, past trauma and standing up for what's right."--
Abuse at the hands of his mother's boyfriend has left Tuck with secret drama. His only escape is a job at a fast-food chain that gets him out of the house, and away from the shame. He is starting to see his childhood friend, Grace, through new eyes. As a relationship begins to blossom and an opportunity to create a union...
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CrackBoom! Livres
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2023.
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English
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"An endearing family story about love and dyslexia. Olivia is a little girl full of life and imagination. But when her grandmother asks her to write a story for her birthday, Olivia feels a little unsure. Because when it comes to writing, things never go as she intended. Words thumb their noses at her. Lowercase letters turn into uppercase letters. Subjects and verbs don't always agree. How can Olivia write a story when words and letters won't cooperate?...
5) Pa shu de yu
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Guizhou ren min chu ban she
Pub. Date
2019.
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中文
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Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions. She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure dumb? However, her newest teacher Mr. Daniels sees the bright, creative kid underneath the trouble maker. With his help, Ally learns not to be so hard on herself and that dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of....
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Katie always thought her dad was smart--he is one of the busiest attorneys in town. People are always asking him for advice. She has been a bit confused ever since asking him for help with her weekly spelling list. How can her very smart dad struggle with one of her spelling words? This definitely didn't make sense. The word Mississippi has changed everything ... This frank and thoughtful approach to dyslexia is an important exploration of the various...
7) Snow Lane
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Feiwel and Friends
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2018.
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English
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In 1985 Massachusetts, fifth-grader Annie wants to shape her own future but as the youngest of nine, she is held back by her hand-me-down clothing, a crippling case of dyslexia, and a dark family secret.
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[Tammy Fortune]
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[2020]
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English
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The story, which is told by Danny's best friend, Dusty the dog, gives kids a fun yet realistic look at some of the struggles associated with dyslexia and other learning challenges - like frustration, low self-esteem, and negativity. Dusty provides quiet, consistent support, which helps Danny build a positive mindset and the confidence to overcome his learning challenges. He realizes that everyone learns differently and that's okay. Everybody has a...
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Nube de Tinta
Pub. Date
2015.
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Español
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"Ally es una maestra en el arte del engaño. Cada vez que llega a un nuevo colegio, esconde su incapacidad de leer creando inteligentes pero extrañas distracciones a su alrededor. Tiene miedo de pedir ayuda. Y, además, ¿es que alguien puede curar la estupidez? Pero su nuevo profesor ha visto el brillo y la creatividad oculta tras su aire problemático. Con su ayuda, Ally aprenderá que la dislexia no es algo de lo que avergonzarse, mientras se...
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Nube de Tinta
Pub. Date
2022.
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Español
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"Ally es una maestra en el arte del engaño. Cada vez que llega a un nuevo colegio, esconde su incapacidad de leer creando inteligentes pero extrañas distracciones a su alrededor. Tiene miedo de pedir ayuda. Y, además, ¿es que alguien puede curar la estupidez? Pero su nuevo profesor ha visto el brillo y la creatividad oculta tras su aire problemático. Con su ayuda, Ally aprenderá que la dislexia no es algo de lo que avergonzarse, mientras se...
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Orilla del viento volume 233
Publisher
Fondo De Cultura Económica
Pub. Date
2017
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Español
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"Cuando María del Carmen lee o escribe cambia las letras de lugar o las confunde con otras, por eso sus maestras la regañan, pues creen que es rebelde y caprichosa. Mari relata los días de su vida cotidiana en los que, debido a su peculiaridad, se tiene que enfrentar a las burlas de los demás niños y comentarios negativos de las personas. Pero Mari no lo hace intencionalmente, sino que tiene una dificultad que no le permite leer y escribir como...
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