Cece contracts meningitis which leads to her deafness. At her old school, she was in an all deaf class, but once her family move to Roanoke, she must attend a new school with her new Phonic Ear. Cece attempts to make new friends, but finds it difficult. However, she finds a true friend in Martha.
This is a great graphic novel for anyone suffering from a disability or kids in the age range of 8-12 years. I feel it would be an asset to help those kids be less afraid of being different and embracing themselves and their uniqueness.
Bell uses the character of Cece to bring the book to life. Cece is looking for acceptance and true friendship. She has to deal with being stereotyped as being different or weird. She makes friends with Laura who is controlling and Ginny who treats her different before meeting Martha who accepts her for who she is and never treats her any different than anyone else.
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