Rating: 4/5
This is a really good book. It's meant for younger kids, so some elements, like the toilet humor, might not appeal to older readers. The focus on what it means to be deaf, especially for a young girl that was able to hear until she got sick, is fantastic though. It's scary to think that this kind of thing could happen to anyone.
There are a mix of uplifting and discouraging moments. I enjoyed seeing how the other characters try to help, whether they are successful or not. And it was awesome to learn about the Phonic Ear. This is something that I never knew existed and reading about how much it was able to help is wonderful. The interactions with the other kids and the illustrations would appeal to the intended readers in particular. But the overall experience of reading this book is enlightening.
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