A sixth-grader with undiagnosed dyslexia hides her struggles through misbehavior until a supportive teacher helps her embrace her strengths and build confidence amid bullying and family.
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A sixth-grader with undiagnosed dyslexia hides her struggles through misbehavior until a supportive teacher helps her embrace her strengths and build confidence amid bullying and family.
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A New York Times Bestseller • A n 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. "Fans of R.J. Palacio’s Wonder will appreciate this feel-good story of friendship and unconventional smarts.” — Kirkus Reviews “Everybody is smart in different ways. 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 p...
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Sexual content
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Brief friendly hug between classmates.
Violence & gore
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One instance of a character punching another in a confrontation.
Profanity
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No profanity depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft elements.
Occult / demonology
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No occult content.
Political content
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Themes of neurodiversity, bullying, and self-acceptance.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Recurring school bullying; family challenges including deployment and loss.
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