Synopses & Reviews
Last year Todd was the smartest kid in Special Needs; this year, he was promoted to the regular fifth-grade class, where they call him “Retardo” and “Braindead.” Hes really trying to keep up, but hes in danger of being sent back to Needs. Then a history project about the pygmy Ota Benga inspires Todd to use his secret strength–imagination.
Being promoted also meant Todd had to leave his pals behind in Special Needs, even his best friend, Eva. Why cant Eva understand that they cant be friends anymore? Why cant he stop missing her? Whats the right answer to that?
From the Hardcover edition.
Synopsis
From the versatile author of "Nothing Wrong with a Three-Legged Dog" and "Hate You" comes a story that challenges readers to rethink "smart," "dumb," and "the right answer."
About the Author
Graham McNamee is the author of three novels. His novel Sparks won the first PEN/Phyllis Naylor Working Writer Fellowship.