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Once Upon A Sign: Ayen’s First Day

by The Book Tree | Feb 22, 2023 | Book Reviews, Books for 10-12 Years, Books for 4-6 Year Olds, Books for 7-9 Year Olds, Bullying, Friendship, Legacy Posts, Uncategorized

The first day of a new school is always challenging – but especially when you’re Deaf. Will Ayen make new friends even though there’s a class bully?

Freak the Mighty vs The Mighty

by The Book Tree | Mar 29, 2017 | Book Reviews, Books for 10-12 Years, Books for Young Adults, Diversity, Essays

Freak the Mighty is a popular middle grade novel, about two unusual boys and their friendship. Max is a slow learner stuck in the body of a teenage giant and Kevin (Freak) is a small boy with a near genius brain stuck in leg braces. Our reviewer compares which is better – the book or movie version?