Fish In A Tree

“Hunched over and silent is no way to face the world.”

Ally is a 6th grade student who cannot read. She has spent her entire school career thinking that she cannot read because she isn't smart enough, that she is just too stupid to learn how to read. So what does she do? She does what every great magician does: distract. She creates disruptions and acts up, does anything to be sent out of class to avoid having to read. Sure, her teachers and principal think that she's a problem child, but she doesn't have to read, so.. success, right? Sure, that is until she gets a new teacher, Mr. Daniels, refuses to play those reindeer games. He decides that any problem they have will be solved in the classroom and through him, and new friends, Ally's self-esteem and self-worth grows tremendously and she learns that being atypical is not synonymous with dumb.

This book is F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C. I cried reading this book at least three times. If you have ever felt alone, afraid, stupid, worthless– this book is for you. I can't sing enough praises about this book. Just do yourself a favor and read it.