FISH IN A TREE by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
HARDCOVER
Author: Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Everybody is smart in their own way - you just have to find out how you shine! Ally Nickerson has a secret. She’s clever, creative, and quick-witted, but she can’t read. Every new school means new tricks to hide her dyslexia: jokes, pranks, and clever distractions that keep teachers guessing. Inside, though, Ally feels trapped by the belief that she’s “stupid” and beyond help.
Then comes Mr. Daniels, a teacher who truly sees her. With patience and encouragement, he helps Ally discover that her struggles don’t define her - they reveal a different kind of brilliance. As she learns to read, trust, and believe in herself, Ally begins to realise that thinking differently can be one of life’s greatest strengths.
Tender, funny, and profoundly uplifting, FISH IN A TREE celebrates the power of empathy, resilience, and seeing beyond labels. It’s a reminder that every child has something extraordinary to offer - if only someone believes in them enough to look. Ideal for readers aged 9 to 13, and anyone who knows that great minds don’t always think alike.