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The Don't-Give-Up Kid and Learning Differences

Average rating
4.4 out of 5
Based on 40 Ratings and 23 Reviews

Book Description
What's a kid to do when reading problems get him in trouble and make him the target of teasing? As Alex becomes aware of his different learning style, he realizes that his hero, Thomas Edison, faced similar problems. Together they try new solutions until they succeed at their dream to create things that no one ever though of before. Spirited illustrations by Sandra Ann DePauw can be enjoyed indepe... More
Book Information
PublisherVerbal Images Press
BindingPaperback (7 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages40
ISBN-101884281109
ISBN-13978-1884281105
Publication Date01/1996
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About Jeanne Gehret (Author) : I loved reading books to my young son, so when I realized that he hated reading, I was astonished! Soon I realized that his literacy problems were due to dyslexia. When I couldn't find any children's ... more
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About Sandra Ann Depauw (Illustrator) : Sandra Ann Depauw is a published illustrator of children's books. Published credits of Sandra Ann Depauw include Don't-Give-Up Kid: And Learning Differences.
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1/23/2009 Jeanne Gehret said:
What's a kid to do when reading problems make him the target of teasing? Through new learning strategies and his desire to be an inventor, Alex finds the motivation to learn to read. Reluctant readers can enjoy spirited illustrations independent of text. "Pulls the stinger, heals the sore place, ... more

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