A short, empathetic novel for middle-schoolers that addresses learning disabilities and bullying. Retired teacher Spurr's prior experience with learning-disabled children shines as she compassionately illustrates the world of Jamie Parker and the way dyslexia affects his everyday life. Jamie's learned much from his fisherman father (who isn't a great reader but has a wealth of practical knowledge about nature), but still doesn't understand why his dad is so adamant that Jamie focus on schoolwork. School is difficult for Jamie-dyslexia not only makes coursework a challenge, but he is subjected...