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Ages 9+1-min guideSchoolFriendshipKindness

Fish in a Tree

by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Good fitA great fit for most kids 9 and up. Warm and encouraging, about a girl with dyslexia who thinks she’s dumb.
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What it’s about

Ally has hidden that she can’t read well by causing trouble. A new teacher, Mr. Daniels, sees how smart she is and helps her discover she has dyslexia.

The ending

What might come up

Unkind behaviorSomeTeasing from classmates.
Big feelingsSomeFeeling different and ashamed.
FamilyA littleAlly’s father is away in the military.
ViolenceA littleBullies hit Albert and push kids down.
LanguageNone
RomanceNone

Why kids like it

A teacher who believes in you can change everything.

Free printable quiz

  1. 1
    What does Ally have?
  2. 2
    Who is her new teacher?
  3. 3
    Who are her new friends?
  4. 4
    Who is mean to her?
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Quick answers

Most kids can read it on their own from about age 9. As a read-aloud, it works from about age 8.