Fish in a Tree
  • Published: 3 April 2017
  • ISBN: 9780142426425
  • Imprint: Nancy Paulsen Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $14.99

Fish in a Tree

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3 Apr 2017
Hardback
1 Aug 2016
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The uplifting and unforgettable, New York Times bestselling Schneider Award winner that's perfect for fans of Wonder!

"Fans of R.J. Palacio’s Wonder will appreciate this feel-good story of friendship and unconventional smarts.” —Kirkus Reviews

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. As her confidence grows, Ally feels free to be herself and the world starts opening up with possibilities. 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.

The author of the beloved One for the Murphys gives readers 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. This paperback edition includes The Sketchbook of Impossible Things and discussion questions.

A New York Times Bestseller! 

* “Unforgettable and uplifting.”—School Library Connection, starred review

* "Offering hope to those who struggle academically and demonstrating that a disability does not equal stupidity, this is as unique as its heroine.”—Booklist, starred review

* “Mullaly Hunt again paints a nuanced portrayal of a sensitive, smart girl struggling with circumstances beyond her control." —School Library Journal, starred review 
  • Published: 3 April 2017
  • ISBN: 9780142426425
  • Imprint: Nancy Paulsen Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $14.99
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Rave reviews for Fish in a Tree
"Fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder will appreciate this feel-good story of friendship and unconventional smarts." --Kirkus Reviews

* "A must-have for any classroom or library." --School Library Connection, starred review

* "A nuanced portrayal of a sensitive, smart girl struggling with circumstances beyond her control." --School Library Journal, starred review

* "An excellent class read-aloud . . . This is as unique as its heroine." --Booklist, starred review

"Young readers will be entertained, and maybe even inspired, by this book." --New York Daily News

"Reminiscent of Polacco's wonderful Thank You, Mr. Falker . . . A touching story with an important message." --VOYA

"Ally's descriptions of her 'mind movies' are creative and witty . . . The treatment of a group of sixth-graders with various quirks who face down their bullies extends the book's interest beyond the immediate focus on dyslexia." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Awards and Honors
Schneider Family Book Award * ALCS Notable Book of 2016 * New York Times bestseller * Global Read Aloud choice * SLJ Best Book * Audible.com Kids' Audiobook of the Year Winner * Published in eleven different languages * ALSC Notable Children's Recordings Nominee * ALSC Notable Children's Book Nominee * Indie Best Book choice * Amazon Best Book of the Month * Amazon Best Book of the Year * Amazon bestseller re: books about disabilities * Barnes and Noble best books about bullying selection * Great Stone Face Award Book (New Hampshire) * Colorado State Book Award nominee * Golden Sower Award (Nebraska) nominee * South Carolina Junior Book Award nominee

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