A New York Times Bestseller β’ An emotionally-charged, uplifting novel that will speak to anyone whoβs ever thought there was something wrong with them because they didnβt fit in.
"Fans of R.J. Palacioβs Wonder will appreciate this feel-good story of friendship and unconventional smarts.β βKirkus Reviews
βEverybody 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.β
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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.Β 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 thereβs a lot more to herβand to everyoneβthan a label, and that great minds donβt always think alike.
Schneider Family Book AwardΒ β’ ALA NotableΒ β’ Global Read-Aloud SelectionΒ β’ Crystal Kite Nerdy Book Award