Jenny Can't Read

<p>A story based on the real experiences of a girl who couldn���t read. What is school like for Jenny and other children like her and can she be helped? Read the heartwarming story of Jenny and her battle with dyslexia.</p><p>This project started when Demi said to me ���There���s one thing I would love to be able to do but I know it will never happen in my whole life and that is to write a book.��� I told her about writers who have lots of brilliant ideas but need a secretary to do the writing. I volunteered and ���Jenny Can���t Read��� was born.</p><p>It is the story of a ten-year-old girl who is dyslexic and can���t read. The first part of the book deals with a number of related issues all based on true stories that Demi and other children have told me. These include the following:<br>*Thinking there is something wrong with you. You are stupid.<br>*Dreading certain lessons and pretending to be sick.<br>*Having an unsympathetic teacher.<br>*Being bullied. <br>*Worrying a lot and feeling ashamed.<br>*Hating school.<br><br>In the second half of the book she gets help and improves greatly. Issues include the following:*Getting help<br>*Understanding dyslexia and how to improve*The effect of a brilliant teacher<br>*Dealing with bullying<br>*Improving self-esteem and confidence <p>This book will offer hope and encouragement to all children who are struggling to acquire reading and writing skills and to the teachers and parents who work with them. I strongly recommend that you read Jenny���s story.</p>