Robb, Diane Burton
The Alphabet War: A Story about Dyslexia
- ISBN 13:
- 9780807503041
- author:
- Robb, Diane Burton
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Albert Whitman & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 24.13 x 19.3 x 0.25 centimetres
- Genre:
- Children's, Fiction, School
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Adam's struggle with reading began when he started kindergarten. He found it hard to distinguish between letters like "p" and "q", or "b" and "d". As a result, the teacher introduced him to words, which only added to his frustration. This marked the start of The Alphabet War. As Adam progressed through school, his difficulties with reading and spelling persisted. He became frustrated and struggled to keep up with his classmates. However, in third grade, he received the right kind of help, which slowly began to improve his situation. With time and support, Adam discovered that he could excel in other areas and gained confidence in his ability to read. One day, he found himself reading a book all by himself, a significant milestone in his journey towards overcoming his struggles with letters.