Also, in a similar praise, I really appreciated that Asher chose to make Joseph’s sport track. It started off as a great story about ADD and I wish it would’ve stayed the same throughout. It just seemed like an odd decision on Asher’s part, honestly. However, by the end it seemed as though the ADD had been forgotten and replaced by Joseph’s inathleticism. Having Joseph as the protagonist provides great opportunities for students to see themselves in their reading, which is such a crucial thing. I did like that Joseph had ADD as it is probably the most commonly diagnosed disability in my students, yet it is also so infrequently written about. It focused on a character with a disability trying to conquer their world. Review: This book was written in the vein of Wonder, Out of My Mind, and Absolutely Almost. Even though he is terrible at running and is the worst member on the team, Joseph begins to develop confidence, friendships, and learn more of life’s most valuable lessons. T, practically forces him to join the track team on his first day of seventh grade. Summary: Joseph Friedman has ADD and, as a result, doesn’t do too well in school - academically, socially, or physically.
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