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Davey929, December 27, 2009 (view all comments by Davey929)
A good, quick read, this book introduced me to a new disorder that I had never heard of--synesthesia. Descriptively rendered and fascinating, as well as accessible to younger readers, this book is a good portrait of a girl with an unusual condition trying to find her place in the world when she is very different.

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ceeceedub, July 24, 2009 (view all comments by ceeceedub)
I have read this book aloud to my Grade 5 students for two years now, ever since I fell in love with it during the summer and my time off from school. It is an amazingly descriptive story that can open up the world of synesthesia to people who never knew the condition existed. It teaches about empathy, understanding, and problem solving. It can also be used to discuss ethical issues such as lying and cheating. Familial relationships and problems are addressed, as is death of loved ones, friendship, first female-male attraction, internet safety (a bit), and finding out one isn't all alone. Terrific book that I highly recommend - my students do, too.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780316058254

Author:

Mass, Wendy

Publisher:

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Subject:

Cats

Subject:

Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General

Subject:

Social Situations - General

Subject:

Death

Subject:

Social Issues - General

Subject:

Friendship

Subject:

Children s Young Adult-Social Issue Fiction-General

Subject:

Children s Young Adult-Social Issue Fiction

Publication Date:

20051031

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Language:

English

Pages:

221

Dimensions:

8.24x5.58x.63 in. .48 lbs.

Age Level:

10-13