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Astrid Hall had never felt so out of place before. It started when the words and pictures scrambled together, causing confusion. At age 8, she was diagnosed with Dyslexia, making life change dramatically. Now in high school, Astrid is thought of as stupid, dumb, and retarded at her school because of this impossible disorder.
Inside her head was where everything happened. She was brilliant, a genius even, but she couldn't get it out and her brain fuzzed everything up for her. Astrid always felt odd, as if it was impossible for her to do anything right.
Penelope Franks is a new teacher at Astrid's school, and she sees it all. She sees what Astrid can do, and now she won't stop until Astrid is appreciated for her intelligence and overcomes her dyslexia. Even if her job and reputation is risked majorly.
Things have never been so ODD for anyone, but in this based off of a true story novel, anything is possible if you dream for it to be...
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