Alma Fullerton

Claire is a talented gymnast and has a great memory but she's managed to hide that she can't read. Now in 5th grade, the frustration of not being able to read causes Claire to get in trouble at school and become the target of bullying. She fears that she may really be stupid. After yet another trip to the school office for discipline, an observant vice-principal thinks Claire may have a learning disability. So begins Claire's journey to discovering techniques she can use to read better. Notably, the book is set in Sassoon Book typeface, a font designed to help kids easily recognize letters and words.… (more)