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Reviewed on October 1, 1996
Gr 4-6 Nick, 12, has been deaf since he was struck with meningitis at age 6. In an attempt to keep him mainstreamed in public school, his mother insists that he attend daily speech-therapy sessions. Nick, intending to spend the entire summer swimming, snorkeling, and generally cavorting around the lake near his home, strenuously objects to his mother's plans. Matters are at an uncomfortable stalemate until the boy happens upon a bird-smuggl...Log In or Sign Up to Read More