I hope you enjoy. Maybe some of the children you work around would enjoy this as well...
Official Review: No Child Left Behind by Claudia Casser
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It really is worth overlooking his quirks to read! The author is quite crafty. Thanks for commenting.MsTri wrote: ↑20 Jan 2018, 23:01 What an interesting premise! "Special Ed" children and aliens? How the heckity-heck does that work?! I'm sorry Geoff got on your nerves, and it sounds like he'd get on mine, as well, but I think I'm willing to overlook it in order to read such a novel - *ha ha!* - book. I also like the idea of the author inserting our very real concept of "No Child Left Behind" in the story...Thanks for the very thorough review!
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I like the author's approach and would like to see how Geoff comes to terms with his 'disability.' Thanks for the interesting review.
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I like the author's approach and would like to see how Geoff comes to terms with his 'disability.' Thanks for the interesting review.Cotwani wrote: ↑22 Jan 2018, 07:17 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is very hard for a "normal" person to understand. The author does a brilliant job, though, at letting the reader into the mind of someone who is afflicted with this condition. Ms. Casser uses the first person voice to help us to see how many directions Geoff's mind takes at one time. Rather than overwhelm the reader, this really helps to sympathize with the main character in his plight.
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I do believe that this is getting more notice as it should lately. The author's way of approaching it certainly was unique, but that's the beauty of it! Thanks for the comments.kislany wrote: ↑22 Jan 2018, 08:21 It's amazing how many people have been diagnosed with ADHD over the last few years when all their lives they (and their teachers) have previous thought that they're just lazy. I'm glad that this book - sci-fi as it is - approaches this topic because it's quite serious in our society. I personally know a few people with ADHD (including my previous boss) and let me tell you, it's not fun - neither for them nor for those around them. And it's true, like the main character also observed, being on ADHD pills for life is not fun either.
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It's definitely a bit unique to combine the two, but I love when author's come up with different concepts and execute them well!greenstripedgiraffe wrote: ↑22 Jan 2018, 08:53 Wow, this is a new concept in fiction! The whole ADHD issue resonates with me; the alien part is certainly a bit of a surprise, although clever. It sounds like it works quite well. Thanks for the review!
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With this first book, it wasn't necessarily a "typical" alien novel. Even those who don't usually go for that would still enjoy this story. As for vocabulary, with e-readers, it's even EASIER to look up words you don't know. So, I say there isn't anything wrong with it! Thanks for commenting!
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She really does a great job combining the two. Thanks for commenting.Hildah Mose wrote: ↑27 Jan 2018, 03:19 The story about special children and then another on aliens. I wonder how they get to connect. Thanks for the detailed review. I will have to read it to end my curiosity.
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