Deer Run Home

By Ann Clare LeZotte,

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Book description

Effie is Deaf, and no one in her family speaks sign language, her language. This moving story of survival and found family, inspired by a true court case, is perfect for fans of Wonder and Out of My Mind.

* “Quietly extraordinary.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* “Elegantly weaves a…


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Ann Clare LeZotte's DEER RUN HOME is a novel in verse about a Deaf girl who learns to self-advocate and seek justice for the abuse she's faced. It's a short but moving read, and the absences in what's left unsaid are much more compelling than everything being spelled out for us. This is one thing I love about verse: it can focus on moments and sensory details, demanding that we build connections, put ourselves in the speaker's shoes, and get a glimpse of their experience through empathetic, active reading. Whether you're a verse fan or not, I recommend you pick…

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