Lynda Mullaly Hunt

Ally is a master of disguise in the classroom. Every time she lands in a new school, she manages to hide her inability to read by creating clever, disruptive distractions. She is terrified to ask for help, fully convinced that she is just not smart enough to succeed. However, her newest teacher, Mr. Daniels, sees right through her troublemaking act and recognizes the bright, incredibly creative kid hiding underneath. With his patient guidance, Ally begins to understand that her dyslexia is simply a different way of learning, not something to be ashamed of. As you follow her journey, you will watch her confidence slowly take root and blossom. She stops being so hard on herself and finally feels free to be exactly who she is, discovering a world suddenly full of bright possibilities. You will realize alongside Ally that there is so much more to a person than the labels others give them. This uplifting, emotionally charged story proves that great minds do not always think alike, and sometimes the bravest thing you can do is ask for a little help.