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A New York Times Bestseller • An emotionally-charged, uplifting novel that will speak to anyone who’s ever thought there was something wrong with them because they didn’t fit in.

"Fans of R.J. Palacio’s Wonder will appreciate this feel-good story of friendship and unconventional smarts.” —Kirkus Reviews

Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions.  She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure dumb? However, her newest teacher Mr. Daniels sees the bright, creative kid underneath the trouble maker. With his help, Ally learns not to be so hard on herself and that dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of. As her confidence grows, Ally feels free to be herself and the world starts opening up with possibilities. She discovers that there’s a lot more to her—and to everyone—than a label, and that great minds don’t always think alike.

This paperback edition includes The Sketchbook of Impossible Things and discussion questions.

Schneider Family Book Award • ALA Notable • Global Read-Aloud Selection • Crystal Kite Nerdy Book Award

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nancy Paulsen Books; Reprint edition (March 28, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0142426423
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0142426425
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 11 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 550L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.76 x 5.08 x 7.8 inches
Reviewer: Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book for kids and/or teachers or parents
Review: I discovered this book while substitute teaching and was so invested after a few chapters that I had to have my own copy.This story tackles so many issues that kids face in school from struggling academically to not fitting in socially and everything in between. It’s well written and relatable.Edit: they asked for an age prior to submitting the review. To be clear, technically this is a children’s book but as an adult it really spoke to ME! So I would say all ages….. because sometime we need reminders that school can be hard….

Reviewer: E Mele
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Perfect story for 3rd-4th graders. My kids LOVED IT!
Review: This story is so pertinent and important, as my 9 yr old triplets learn to navigate school and the school yard. What a wonderful book about learning, differences, friendships, and bullying. My kids learned that every person has an outside story and an inside story that we can’t see up front. You have to get to know a person to find out their inside story. And friendships are built on bravery and loyalty.

Reviewer: D. Harleman
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: such a cute book
Review: This book I read for my summer reading and it is a great book for kids. There is such a cute and sweet ending this book also made me understand dyslexia more.

Reviewer: Person
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love
Review: I loved this book it was sooo good and such a perfect summer book to read on the porch of my vacation house.

Reviewer: Leonard
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good book daughter says
Review: Daughter had to read for her school

Reviewer: Ranae LaBrecque
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Book
Review: This book is great. The girl in the story struggles as a reader but is an amazing artist. The book has wonderful themes that are great for discussion in the classroom. Fun fact- all the drawings are included in the back of the book.

Reviewer: Dorothy C. Minor
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Amazing Read
Review: For ten years, I led a book club for adult learners through Creek County Literacy. The adult students met with a tutor weekly. Once a month, tutors, students, and I would gather to discuss a book together. These adults were bright people who had struggled with reading and writing for a variety of reasons. At some point as adults, they had the courage to seek help. Admitting that they needed help was the first step toward becoming readers. Our book club meetings were joyful events that involved time together to talk about a book we had all read and to enjoy food together. What’s better than that?Recently, I read Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt. Reading the book caused me to think back on the times I spent with the adult learners and our book club. In Fish in a Tree, Ally, an elementary student, is constantly in trouble. She practically has a seat with her name on it in the principal’s office. The problem is that Ally, bright and articulate and talented in math an art, cannot read or write well.Sadly, no one has realized what Ally’s problem is. When she is called upon to write in class or to read aloud, she acts out. She might draw wild circles on her desk with her pencil, thus annoying the teacher and getting her sent to the principal’s office yet again. But going to the principal’s office is a better alternative in Ally’s mind that having to read aloud and have the whole class make fun of her.Ally looks at the copy of Alice in Wonderland that her beloved grandfather has given her and the book he used to read to her. She thinks to herself: “It’s like having a gift that’s locked in a glass box.”When her regular teacher goes on maternity leave, Mr. Daniels steps in as the substitute. He is a breath of fresh air. He calls the students “my fantasticos!” At the end of the first day, Mr. Daniels tells Ally that he knows about her troubled past. He encourages her with these words: “I just want you to know that I’m going to try really hard not to send you to the office. If we have something to deal with, you and I will deal with together.”Before long, Mr. Daniels figures out Ally’s problem and begins helping her cope with the dyslexia that has been holding her back and causing her to act out in school. Along with her own problem, Ally faces Shay, the class bully, and her sidekick Jessica. But Ally find allies in Keisha and Albert, two other students who also face Shay’s meanness.Fish in a Tree is must-read book for parents and children, especially any children who are struggling with an issue in learning. It is an uplifting story of perseverance and the kindness and help from a teacher.Lynda Mullaly Hunt maintains a robust website where readers can find a wealth of material. The paperback version of the book I read also has discussion questions and “The Sketchbook of Impossible Things” much like the one Ally herself keeps.

Reviewer: Joanne R. Fritz
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The perfect book for classrooms
Review: I love this book! My only regret is that I waited so long to read it. Fish in a Tree is a modern classic. Perfect for classrooms. The trio of Ally, Keisha, and Albert, along with their understanding teacher, Mr. Daniels, will fill your heart. Dyslexia is explained so well, I learned more about it than I ever knew and now I finally understand the torment that people with dyslexia go through trying to learn to read.My favorite lines are on p. 220, when Mr. Daniels says,"... but I do like that people are all different. What if we all looked the same, thought the same, had the same beliefs?" "That sounds boring," Keisha says. "Indeed it does," he says.The perfect lesson for today, in these uncertain political times.

Reviewer: Cheryl Waite
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Bought for an easy read as a teacher. Highly recommend

Reviewer: VK
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I’ve bought at least 20 copies of this book and have gifted and recommended to so many people ❤️ An excellent book that I am very happy to have found.

Reviewer: MJOSE
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Compré el libro para regalar a un niño de 13 años.Sin duda, acerté.El libro llegó en la fecha indicada.Muy Recomendable!

Reviewer: Benjamin
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Reviewer: Yo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Perfecta lectura para niños, mi hija de 10 años está encantada ¡no puede parar de leer!