Fish in a Tree

Lynda Mullaly Hunt’s inspiring novel follows Ally, a bright kid who struggles in school because of one thing: reading. This is a story about self-esteem, learning to ask for help when it’s needed, and above all else, that being unique is better than fitting in. As Ally learns that she has dyslexia, she realizes that the others around her are all struggling with their own problems, too. Readers will love seeing Ally gain self-confidence and friends as she learns how to battle both her learning differences and real-life bullies. Ally’s character is funny and relatable, and the transformation she undergoes with her newfound confidence is striking. “Fish In A Tree” is a compassionate novel that all kids will relate to, learning differences or not, as well as a book that will inspire readers with kindness and awareness of the difficulties others go through. If your child liked “Fish In A Tree,” R. J. Palacio’s “Wonder” is a great book to read if they haven’t already read it. Lynda Mullaly Hunt also has other books including “One For The Murphys” and “Shouting At The Rain.” Other recommendations like “Fish In A Tree” are Sharon Draper’s “Out Of My Mind” and “Save Me A Seat,” co-authored by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan.