T.O.A.D.

- Trombone Ollie and Dyslexia

  • Denne udgave
  • E-bog, ePub
  • Engelsk
  • 124 sider
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Beskrivelse

Ollie Bentword, age thirteen, is a Dyslexic. He has great talent, but hisLearning Disability clouds his mind and self esteem.Betsy Burr, a year older and Ollies neighborhood friend, understandshim better than anyone. She feels hes someone special, and plays a dominentpart in keeping Ollies thoughts and deeds in proper perspective.Betsy and Ollie become amateur sleuths in a neighborhood murder case.Ollies unique detective work produces a surprise conclusion to the mystery.Through a disciplinary encounter with School Principal Mr. Bombay, Olliedevelops a close student/teacher relationship with the School Band Director, Mr. Bachman, who asks Ollie if he would like to become the Band Librarian,and offers to give him free trombone lessons as payment. Ollies fondest dreamis to play the trombone. With his parents permission he accepts.T.O.A.D. is the story of a Dyslexic who proves he is as smart and Socially Acceptable as any of his classmates. While sprinkling a generous amount of humor through the pages, the story reflects the anxiety, frustration, and anger in overcoming the many educational and social obstacles.The book shows that dyslexic people can be uniquely gifted. T.O.A.D. isan easy reading, fun mystery story.

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Detaljer
  • SprogEngelsk
  • Sidetal124
  • Udgivelsesdato26-04-2011
  • ISBN139781456739409
  • Forlag Author House
  • FormatePub

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