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OverviewFrom the author of the critically acclaimed Braced comes a story of a girl caught between her love of chess and her ADHD. Clea can't control her thoughts. She knows she has to do her homework ... but she gets distracted. She knows she can't just say whatever thought comes into her head ... but sometimes she can't help herself. She know she needs to focus ... but how can she do that when the people around her are always chewing gum loudly or making other annoying noises? It's starting to be a problem--not just in school, but when Clea's playing chess or just hanging out with her best friend. Other kids are starting to notice. When Clea fails one too many tests, her parents take her to be tested, and she finds out that she has ADHD, which means her attention is all over the place instead of where it needs to be. Clea knows life can't continue the way it's been going. She's just not sure how you can fix a problem that's all in your head. But to find a way to focus, that's what she's going to have to do. In a starred review, Booklist called Alyson Gerber's first novel, Braced, a masterfully constructed and highly empathetic debut about a different kind of acceptance. With Focused, she explores even further how, when life gives you a challenge, the best way to face it is with an open mind, an open heart, and the open support of the people around you. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alyson Gerber , Cassandra MorrisPublisher: Blackstone Publishing Imprint: Blackstone Publishing Edition: Library Edition ISBN: 9798200086917Publication Date: 26 October 2021 Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsA story full of charm, compassion, and empathy. -- Today An accurate and compassionate picture of growing up with ADHD is the icing on the cake of this well-told novel. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Author Gerber, who has ADHD herself, is able to compassionately and realistically convey the experience in this sweetly appealing story. -- Booklist (starred review) Gerber handles this very detailed and informative look at a mind under the influence of ADHD with remarkable grace and clarity, highlighting both the difficulties and the lesser-known advantages. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books This book includes middle school family drama, a little romance, and could be used for growth mindset lessons about being assertive and an effective communicator, identifying what individuals need to succeed, and learning to become a self-advocate. -- School Library Connection (Highly Recommended) "A story full of charm, compassion, and empathy. -- ""Today"" An accurate and compassionate picture of growing up with ADHD is the icing on the cake of this well-told novel. -- ""Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"" Author Gerber, who has ADHD herself, is able to compassionately and realistically convey the experience in this sweetly appealing story. -- ""Booklist (starred review)"" Gerber handles this very detailed and informative look at a mind under the influence of ADHD with remarkable grace and clarity, highlighting both the difficulties and the lesser-known advantages. -- ""Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"" This book includes middle school family drama, a little romance, and could be used for growth mindset lessons about being assertive and an effective communicator, identifying what individuals need to succeed, and learning to become a self-advocate. -- ""School Library Connection (Highly Recommended)""" Author InformationAlyson Gerber is the author of Braced. She is a graduate of the New School's MFA in Writing for Children and lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and daughter. Visit her at AlysonGerber.com and find her everywhere else at @AlysonGerber. Cassandra Morris has received critical acclaim for her voice-over work from Publishers Weekly and AudioFile magazine, earning a dozen Earphones Awards and twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. Her voice has also been heard on television in commercial campaigns and numerous Nickelodeon and Disney products. She is the voice of many cartoon characters, including Leo and Luna in Yu-Gi-Oh, Carrie in Barbie: A Fairy Secret, Nathan in Pok�mon, and Lola in Angelo Rules. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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