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A diagnosis of dyslexia could change everything for an aspiring fifth-grade gymnast struggling at school in this authentic, high-energy novel in verse. nThe print edition of this title is set in a font developed to be easy to read. n nThe gym is where Claire shines and shes on her way to qualifying for the state championships. But at school, shes known as a troublemaker--which is fine with her since it helps her hide her reading problem. Claire has never been able to make sense of the wobbling jumble of letters on a page. n nWhen a sympathetic principal wonders if shes acting out because she may have dyslexia, shes stunned. Claire has always assumed shes dumb, so shes eager to get evaluated. But her mother balks. Afraid Claire will be labeled stupid, she refuses testing. Can Claire take on both her reading challenges and her mothers denial? Is it worth jeopardizing her dream of the state championships? n nTold in clear and poignant verse and featuring black and white illustrations, Claires struggle with something that seems to come easily to everyone else will resonate with readers and have them cheering her on. nA high-energy novel in verse starring a fifth grader who is almost as devoted to competitive gymnastics as she is to hiding her poor reading skills. What happens when Claires secret starts unraveling? n nClaire is by far the best gymnast on her team, and shes well on her way to qualifying for the state championships. The gym is where Claire shines. But at school, shes known as a troublemaker. She seems to spend more time in the office than in class--which is fine with her since it enables her to hide the fact that she cant read. She has never been able to make sense of the wobbling jumble of letters on a page. No one except her BFF knows. n nBut when a sympathetic principal wonders if Claire is acting out because shes dyslexic, her mother balks. Shes afraid Claire will be labeled stupid and refuses testing. Claire has always assumed shes dumb; she never imagined her reading problem could have a solution. Is she strong enough to take on both her reading challenges and her mothers denial? Is it worth jeopardizing her spot in qualifiers? n nTold in clear and poignant verse and featuring black and white illustrations, Claires struggle with something that seems to come easily to everyone else will resonate with readers and have them cheering her on.n
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