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Gr 4–6— Amelia, a 10-year-old white girl, deals with noise sensitivity. Constantly teased by other kids, Amelia finds sole companionship in her fish, Finway, and in books. Her parents, teacher, and counselor want her to stop using her beloved noise-cancelling headphones because of her difficulty making friends. When Amelia is forced out of her comfort zone by taking a music class, she befriends a loud classmate who also learns to accept her. While a middle-grade reader who enjoys realistic fiction may appreciate this book, there are problematic elements. T...Log In or Sign Up to Read More