But that's what she's going to have to do, to find a way to focus. She's just not sure how you can fix a problem that's all in your head. Clea knows life can't continue the way it's been going. When Clea fails one too many tests, her parents take her to be tested, and she finds out that she has ADHD, which means her attention is all over the place instead of where it needs to be. but how can she do that when the people around her are always chewing gum loudly or making other annoying noises? It's starting to be a problem-not just in school, but when Clea's playing chess or just hanging out with her best friend. She knows she can't just say whatever thought comes into her head. If you would like to buy this book on Amazon, click here.Following Braced, which had three starred reviews, comes a story of a girl caught between her love of chess and her ADHD. Learning to ask for help and being kind to yourself are themes that will resonate with everyone.Ĭons: The seventh grade kids seemed preternaturally adept at dealing with their emotions and conflicts with one another. Pros: Readers who have been diagnosed with ADHD, or know someone who has, will find this book enlightening and comforting. With support from her friends, family, and counselors, Clea seems well on her way to success going forward. Clea’s passion is chess, and staying on the team motivates her to do well in school. As she begins to better understand how her brain works, she learns to ask for help when she needs it and use new strategies to help her succeed. Her diagnosis both scares and relieves Clea. Her parents and teachers have noticed, too, and after a few failed assignments, they decide to get her tested for ADHD.
This year she’s more aware than ever of how her racing thoughts, distractibility, and tendency to blurt out whatever she’s thinking are affecting her at school, both academically and socially.
Summary: Clea’s managed to do okay in school until she hits seventh grade.
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