ISBN: 9781101932940
Editorial: Crown Books for Young Readers
Autor: Swender, Jennifer
Año de edición: 2021
N° Paginas: 144
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: A coming-of-age story about a boy who is used to flying under the radar, and the classroom of kids determined to help him stand out. This touching friendship tale is the perfect read for fans of Fish in a Tree and Song for a Whale."Austin’s narration is conversational and observant." -Publishers Weekly, Starred ReviewIf Austin picked a color to describe his life, it would be tumbleweed brown. Austin doesn't like standing out. He’s always the new kid, and there's no hiding his size. Plus, Austin has a secret: he struggles to read.Then Austin meets Bertie, who is razzmatazz. Everything about Bertie is bursting! But the best part of his newest school is the Safety Squad, with their laser lemon vests. Their easy confidence and leadership stand out in the coolest way. Even when things are not so vibrant and life at home makes Austin feel pacific blue, for the first time, he wants to leave a mark. And the more Austin speaks up, the more he finds he may not be that different after all.From School Library JournalGr 3-7-After more moves than he can count, Austin has learned how to blend in at a new school. Get someone to read the back cover of the book to you, so you can pretend you've read it. Write your name neat and tiny, because that's what all the smart kids do. Fake a coughing fit if you're called on to read aloud, because the teacher isn't going to deny you a drink of water. Austin doesn't want to cause any problems, and he doesn't want his teachers to cause him any problems. But things are pretty different when Austin moves to his newest school shortly before summer vacation. For one thing, his teacher seems much cooler than what he's used to. For another, he meets Bertie-an energetic and enthusiastic classmate who is determined to help Austin navigate this new environment, whether he needs help or not. Bertie is super excited to join the school's Safety Squad next year as a fifth grader, and Austin thinks that sounds cool, too. But you have to take a test on the rules to become a Safety Squad member, and that's something Austin can't fake. This middle grade novel provides an insider's perspective on what it's like to be a student with learning difficulties. Austin's coping mechanisms for getting through school work, and other activities that require reading, will be something struggling learners and reluctant readers can relate to. Additionally, Austin's frequent descriptions of the colors in his everyday life provide vivid imagery for readers. VERDICT A great addition to middle grade realistic fiction collections; hand this book to readers who have enjoyed Gary D. Schmidt's Okay for Now or Jacqueline Woodson's Harbor Me.-Alison Glass, Dwight School Lib., New York, NYα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Review"Compellingly conveys the experience of living with an invisible, stigmatized disability.” –Kirkus Reviews"Hand this book to readers who have enjoyed Gary D. Schmidt’s Okay for Now or Jacqueline Woodson’sHarbor Me." -School Library Journal"This tale tugs heartstrings and brings a deeper understanding of differently abled students." -BooklistAbout the AuthorJennifer Swender was a classroom teacher for many years before turning to writing full-time. Her debut middle-grade novel Solving for M won the 2020 Mathical Book Prize, the Georgia Children’s Book Award, and the William Allen White Children’s Book Award and was a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection and a finalist for the Land of Enchantment Book Award. Together with Paul DuBois Jacobs, she is also the author of many picture books and early chapter books. When she’s not writing, Jennifer develops curriculum materials for students and teachers. She lives with her family in Massachusetts.Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.Razzmatazz Pacific BlueThe first day you show up at a new school, some teachers give the pers
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