Sahara Special

Codell, Esme Raji

ISBN 10: 0807217212 ISBN 13: 9780807217214

Publisher: Listening Library, 2003

Synopsis

The winner of the International Children's Book Award, this novel tells the funny and touching tale of classroom redemption. Sahara Jones is going into fifth grade--again. Although she won't be Sahara Special (special needs, that is) anymore, she soon learns to find a way to redefine special for herself.

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Review

Warm, wise and witty, kids and teachers alike will love Sahara Special (Bookfest)

This inspiring story deserves to be widely read by both teenagers and educators (The School Librarian)

Any child lacking in confidence - and every teacher - should read Sahara Special (Publishing News)

This is a wonderful and inspiring story aimed at 8-12 year-olds, but great for any age (Publishing News)

Sahara Special is different. It is sharply observed, really cleverly written and a treat to read. (Inis)

Sahara's battle to acknowledge her dream and express herself [is] deeply moving... [Madame Poitier] is a wonderful creation... This inspiring story deserves to be widely read by both teenagers and educators. (School Librarian)

Warm, wise and witty, kids and teachers alike will love Sahara Special. (Bookfest 2004)

From the Publisher

An enchanting story of an inspirational teacher, who draws out the very best in her 'problem' pupils, and who teaches them all to realise their potential.The first novel from this previously non-fiction author, heralds a great future for her in children's literature all over the world but particularly as a building author on Hodder's list.A must read for all under confident, budding authors out there, as well as an unsentimental but moving story of achieving against the odds.

Edition details

• Publisher: Listening Library
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0807217212
• ISBN 13: 9780807217214
• Binding: Audio Cassette