Mason Buttle is the biggest, sweatiest kid in his grade and can barely read or write. Fifteen months ago, Mason's best friend, Benny, was found dead in the Buttle family orchard and as the investigation drags on, Mason can't understand why the police won't believe his story about what happened. When Mason and his new friend Calvin make an underground club space in order to escape the neighborhood bullies, Mason finds himself in even more trouble and...

Rick Lavoie has served as an administrator of residential programs for special needs children since 1972. Drawing on his rich experience, Mr. Lavoie developed powerful strategies for teaching friendship skills in the classroom, the home front, and the community. Beginning with an exploration of the causes and consequences of "social incompetence," this program provides field-tested advice on how to help children work through daily social struggles....

Hank has never been fond of his sister's pet iguana, and their relationship worsens when she lays her eggs inside his science project.

The book is filled with the most current research available on dyslexia, and contains a wealth of practical strategies, supports, and interventions.

"Neema lives in the mountains of Lushoto, Tanzania. Her day is full of fun. She tricks Joseph. She helps Mama Mdemu. She sings with the children. Neems is always looking for ways to learn"--Back cover. "Neema is an eleven-year old girl with a learning disability. She is an orphan living at the Irente Children's Home in Lushoto, Tanzania. ... She loves to learn and hopes to become a teacher one day. Enna Mdemu, the director for the Children's Irente...