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Brian, fresh into sixth grade, discovers a diagnosis of dyslexia that brings both support and obstacles. With help from his new teacher, he confronts academic hurdles and reevaluates the people he thought were friends, leading him to a deeper understanding of self‑perception and resilience.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Jeanne Betancourt
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