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

"Everybody is smart in different ways. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life believing it is stupid."

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.

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

Author: Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
Published: 02/05/2015
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.9lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.80w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780399162596

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.7
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 172804 / Fish in a Tree


Award: Great Stone Face Book Award Nominee - Grades 4-6
Award: 2016 Colorado Children's Book Award Nominee - Junior Novel
Award: 2016 Schneider Family Book Award Winner - Middle School
Award: 2017 Georgia Children's Book Award Finalist - Children's Book