This is a story about a 6th grade girl named Ally. She has moved to many schools and gets into trouble each time. Her issues stem from her inability to read. Her teacher finally figures out that her misbehavior is a result of her frustration at not being able to read or write. With his help, she starts to climb out of her pit and begins to see her gifts and abilities. She also begins to make friends for the first time in her classroom.
This is a fabulous read aloud for the classroom teacher. There are so many moments in the book that capture moments in most classrooms. I felt like I was getting a peak inside a classroom and was able to learn and grow along side the characters. For instance, many times when the teacher would say or do something, I would think about the strategy and when I might be able to try it. Lots of bibliotherapy for both students and teachers! If you liked Wonder by Palacio, this book has a similar feel.
This book was a Global Read Aloud in 2015 and so there are lots of extras that you can find to go along with the book. The author's website has a focus on this book that is very good: www.lyndamullalyhunt.com/books/fish-in-a-tree/
I rate this book a 4 out of 4. It would be a crossover book, good for both divisions. The reading level is 3.7.
- Age Range: 10 and up
- Grade Level: 5 and up
- Lexile Measure: 0550
- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Puffin Books; Dgs Rep edition (January 10, 2017)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0142426423
- ISBN-13: 978-0142426425
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