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NELSON BEATS THE ODDS IBD

CREATIVE MEDICINE- HEALING THR
09 / 2016
9780998601106
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Sinopsis

TheáNelson Beats the Odds: Compendium Oneágives readers a chance to experienceáNelson Beats the OddsáandáTameka&rsquo,s New Dressáin one thrilling graphic novel. The compendium presents real tips for real life situations and is a great addition to library shelves.áNelson Beats the Oddsáfeatures Nelson, a young man who used to think school was all about playing and talking with his friends. When Nelson learns that he&rsquo,s been diagnosed as having a learning disability and ADHD, he is placed in special education and separated from his friends. Out of fear of being ridiculed and teased by classmates, Nelson attempts to keep his disability and struggles with learning a secret. With the encouragement of his parents and assistance from Mrs. T., his special education teacher, Nelson succeeds academically and reaches his full potential. Tameka&rsquo,s New Dressápresents sensitive issues, including childhood trauma, parental substance abuse, kinship care, and bullying in a way that&rsquo,s gentle and suitable for children of all ages. In Tameka&rsquo,s New Dress, a gifted middle school student faces the challenges and fears of being the new kid at school while dealing with the harsh reality of living in an abusive home. Throughout the short story, Tameka receives the encouragement she needs from her caregiver and other adults in the community to fight off the school&rsquo,s bully without using violence.

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