From his first day, school has been torture for Gregory and it gets progressively worse until he is expelled in eighth grade, but through all his difficulties, Gregory has counted on support from his grandfather, but when his grandfather becomes ill it is Gregory's turn to offer support.
At the beginning of eighth grade, Max, who has a learning disability, and his new friend Freak, whose birth defect has affected his body but not his brilliant mind, find that when they combine forces they make a powerful team.
Personal challenges such as learning disabilities and deafness do not prevent twelve-year-old Matthew and his friends from having a summer filled with adventure.
Provides general information about dyslexia and other learning disorders; examines the problems associated with specific learning areas such as reading, writing, language, and social development; and discusses controversial treatments, and persistent learning difficulties in adulthood.
Hank Zipzer is not at all excited to hear that his mother is going to have a baby, and decides that in order to prepare for being a big brother, he needs a pet spider to help him learn responsibility.
Failing fifth grade math, Hank must depend on Heather, the class brain, to help him get a "B" on the next test in order for him to be eligible to play the lead in the school play, "The King and I.".
Josh struggles to live down the stigma of his learning disability, dyslexia, and receive both respect and friendship from his peers. Includes information on the characteristics of dyslexia and a list of organizations that deal with learning disabilities.
