All opinions expressed here are my own. This post may contain affiliate links that we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Disclosure here.
“Unique, sweet, and moving.”
Reading age
8-12
Genre
Nonfiction, autobiography
Publisher
Harry N. Abrams
Publication date
September 2, 2014
My summary of the book
Cece Bell (the author), a determined, sweet girl, became deaf due to an illness at age four. This book is her memoir as a kid from kindergarten to 5th grade. During that time, Cece faced many challenges. She must conquer her problems and her mistakes.
My thoughts
This graphic novel is unique from other graphic novels I read because it’s an autobiography, and the characters are Rabbit/humans. It was fascinating to read from the author’s point of view, who is deaf. That little girl was so determined to do her best to fit in. She learned how to communicate with those around her, at school and home.
It was touching how Cece handles her problems; even though some people want to discourage her, she moved on. I giggled at the jokes she made about many things.
My rating
About the author
“Cece Bell is the illustrator of the successful Sock Monkey series from Candlewick and Crankee Doodle by her husband Tom Angleberger. She has a graduate degree in illustration and design from Kent State University. She is hearing impaired.” – Book Depository.
