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Gr 3–7—As one of the only deaf students at her school, 12-year-old Iris has to weather the everyday frustrations of teachers and peers who seek to communicate with her only on their own terms. So, when she learns about a whale called Blue 55 who has an inability to speak at a frequency that can be understood by his fellow whales, Iris is determined to 'fix' this problem using her unique tech skills. The novel has well-written, multifaceted portrayals of adults throughout, including Iris's grieving grandmother,...Log In or Sign Up to Read More