ISBN: 978-0786807932
This book chronicles the experiences of Sahara Jones, a fifth grader who is troubled about the past and wary of the future. When her mother refuses Special Needs help for her daughter (dubbed "Sahara Special" by her classmates), Sahara ends up meeting a new teacher-- Miss Pointy-- and everything changes. Sahara's secret dream of becoming a writer anchors the story, and the dialogue in the book rings true. Though this story is as much about the teacher as it is the students, it still holds tween appeal.
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