Birdsong [Dyslexic friendly]
Balen, Katya2022
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Following a traumatic accident, a special friendship helps talented musician Annie heal and rediscover her love of music in this stunning novella from celebrated author Katya Balen. After a devastating car crash, Annie is unable to play her flute and retreats from the music she's always loved. She exists in a world of angry silence - furious with her mum and furious she can't seem to play her beloved flute any more. Then she meets Noah, who shows her the blackbirds' nest hidden in the scrubland near their flats. As their friendship grows, the blackbird's glorious song reignites Anna's passion for music. But when tragedy strikes again, will her fragile progress be put at risk?
Main title:
Birdsong [Dyslexic friendly] / by Katya Balen ; illustrated by Richard Johnson.
Author:
Balen, Katya, authorJohnson, Richard, 1976-, illustrator
Imprint:
Edinburgh : Barrington Stoke, 2022.©2022
Collation:
97 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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Notes:
Dyslexia, can make it hard to recognize and remember words and letters, so font, layouts and spacing stop the page from becoming overcrowded.Irlen syndrome, where words and letters can seem to ‘jump around’, blurry, moving, or disappear, a heavier paper with a gentle tint is used that helps reduce visual stresses.The edit process is also very special and has been developed by dyslexia and speech and language experts.
Audience:
Upper primaryFor Ages: 8+ years old
ISBN:
9781800900981 (paperback)
Language:
English
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BRN:
500109
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Junior Fiction - Premier's Reading Challenge | BALEN | Available |