When her mother insists that she be taken out of the special ed class, Sahara Jones fears what is to come when she goes back to the regular fifth-grade class, but when she encounters her new teacher, Miss Pointy, and her special way of teaching, Sahara finds someone who understands her and starts to shine as one of the class's star pupils.

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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)

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