Plot: The book reviews some of the basic symptoms, such as reading difficulties and behavior problems, of dyslexia. It also describes treatments, including training methods. While dyslexic students are often labeled as "stupid" or "ADD," they can often be creative and very intelligent. However, they suffer from difficulties with reading and verbal expressions. The book manages to cover fairly complex concepts in an easily-understood manner.
Genre: Non-Fiction
Reading Level: 9-12
Similar Titles: I Have Dyslexia. What Does That Mean?, The Alphabet War: A Story of Dyslexia
Personal Thoughts: I was a little disappointed in the book. True, dyslexia is not the easiest topic to write about. Some aspects, such as the causes of dyslexia, remain uncertain and extremely controversial. However, most of the book reads like a textbook and does not engage the reader effectively. In addition, some of the descriptions of dyslexia symptoms could easily lead to the "psychologist student syndrome," where the reader fears he or she is suffering from the discussed condition. Still, the book does make a solid attempt to fully explain what dyslexia is and how it is treated. Also, I like the list of famous dyslexics on page, which includes Walt Disney, Agatha Christie, and Leonardo da Vinci.
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