This critically acclaimed winner of the Schneider Family Book Award joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels.Deaf author and librarian Ann Clare LeZotte weaves a riveting Own Voices story inspired by the true history of a thriving deaf community on Martha's Vineyard in the early 19th century. Her struggle to save herself is at the core of this penetrating and poignant novel that probes our perceptions of ability and disability. His maniacal drive to find answers soon renders Mary a live specimen in a cruel experiment. And a cunning young scientist has arrived, hoping to discover the origin of the island's prevalent deafness.

Tensions over land disputes are mounting between English settlers and the Wampanoag people. Mary's brother died, leaving her family shattered. She is proud of her lineage.īut recent events have delivered winds of change. Now, over a hundred years later, many people there - including Mary - are deaf, and nearly everyone can communicate in sign language. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander.

Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha's Vineyard. This piercing exploration of ableism, racism, and colonialism answers the call to dig deep, examine core beliefs, and question what is considered normal. Erin Entrada Kelly, author of the Newbery Award Winner,ĭeaf author Ann Clare LeZotte weaves a riveting Own Voices story inspired by the true history of a thriving deaf community on Martha's Vineyard in the early 19th century. Alex Gino, Stonewall Award-winning author of * Expertly crafted.exceptionally written. * Will enthrall readers, but her internal journey.profound. Brian Selznick, creator of Wonderstruck and the Caldecott Award winner, The Invention of Hugo Cabret Newbery Medalist, Meg Medina for theĪ triumph. Winner of the 2021 Schneider Family Book Award∙NPR Best Books of 2020 ∙Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2020 ∙School Library Journal Best Books of 2020 ∙New York Public Library Best Books of 2020 ∙Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2020 ∙2020 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Finalist ∙2020 New England Independent Booksellers Award Finalist

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