Because of her father's employment in the military, Ally and her family do not live in one town for any length of time. This way of life has given her a way to hide a secret: She cannot read.
Her disability often lands her in trouble. Then her teacher goes on maternity leave and the long term sub, Mr. Daniels, who is pursuing his Masters in Special Education, sees through Ally facade and begins the process of helping her. She soon learns that she has dyslexia and that she is not "dumb".
*Highly recommend.
A great one to read aloud to advocate kindness and to celebrate various abilities.
Lexile Measure: 550L
*Check out Ms. Hunt's other novel One for the Murphys. This book explores how a child deals with life in the foster care system.
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