Fish in a Tree — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
"Fans of R.J. Palacio’s Wonder will appreciate this feel-good story of friendship and unconventional smarts.” —Kirkus Reviews
Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions. She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure dumb? However, her newest teacher Mr. Daniels sees the bright, creative kid underneath the trouble maker. With his help, Ally learns not to be so hard on herself and that dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of. As her confidence grows, Ally feels free to be herself and the world starts opening up with possibilities. She discovers that there’s a lot more to her—and to everyone—than a label, and that great minds don’t always think alike.
This paperback edition includes The Sketchbook of Impossible Things and discussion questions.
Schneider Family Book Award • ALA Notable • Global Read-Aloud Selection • Crystal Kite Nerdy Book Award
Frequently asked questions
Is Fish in a Tree appropriate for a 7-year-old?
There is no evidence of violence in the book. The search results focus on character experiences and themes of bullying and personal challenges, but do not indicate any actual physical violence. No scary content is present in the book. The narrative addresses themes of bullying and personal struggles but does not include genuinely frightening elements.
Does Fish in a Tree have violence?
There is no evidence of violence in the book. The search results focus on character experiences and themes of bullying and personal challenges, but do not indicate any actual physical violence.
Does Fish in a Tree have scary content?
No scary content is present in the book. The narrative addresses themes of bullying and personal struggles but does not include genuinely frightening elements.
Does Fish in a Tree have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results reference various reviews and summaries but do not indicate any religious themes or practices in the narrative.
Does Fish in a Tree have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme in the book. The search results do not indicate any explicit discussions or portrayals of race-related issues in the narrative.
Does Fish in a Tree have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. The search results do not indicate any use of inappropriate language in the narrative.
Does Fish in a Tree have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any environmental messages or discussions related to climate issues.
Does Fish in a Tree have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The search results do not mention any sexual themes or explicit content in 'Fish in a Tree'.
Does Fish in a Tree have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features a female protagonist, it does not promote or challenge traditional gender expectations in a significant way.
Does Fish in a Tree have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book. The search results do not provide any direct references to LGBTQ+ content in the narrative of 'Fish in a Tree'.
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