Fish in a Tree

Great minds don't always think alike.

Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she's able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions. She's afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure dumb? However, Ally's newest teacher sees the bright, creative kid beneath the troublemaker and helps to shine a light on her gifts. As her confidence grows, Ally feels free to be herself and gets to know other kids who break the mold. When the outsiders start to fit in, surprising things begin to happen in Ally's classroom that show her there's a lot more to her – and to everyone – than a label.

'Fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder will appreciate this feel-good story of friendship and unconventional smarts' – Kirkus Reviews

'Unforgettable and uplifting' – School Library Connection, starred review

'Offering hope to those who struggle academically and demonstrating that a disability does not equal stupidity, this is as unique as its heroine' – Booklist, starred review

'Mullaly Hunt again paints a nuanced portrayal of a sensitive, smart girl struggling with circumstances beyond her control' – School Library Journal, starred review