Stupid Contributor(s): Firmston, Kim (Author) |
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ISBN: 1459406117 ISBN-13: 9781459406117 Publisher: James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers OUR PRICE: $8.54 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Extreme Sports - Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts - Film - Juvenile Fiction | Disabilities & Special Needs |
Dewey: FIC |
Lexile Measure: 570 |
Series: SideStreets (Quality) |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 4.4" W x 7.1" (0.35 lbs) 208 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Family |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Martin's been diagnosed with ADHD, but he feels something about his diagnosis isn't right. The Ritalin he's prescribed doesn't seem to make a difference. When Martin's grades continue to sink no matter how hard he tries, his father writes him off as lazy and just plain stupid. His dad is convinced that Martin just needs to focus more on his studies and less on making movies. |
Contributor Bio(s): Firmston, Kim: - KIM FIRMSTON is a writer and creative writing instructor in Calgary, Alberta. Her short story "Life Before War" was shortlisted for the 2008 CBC Literary Awards. www.kimfirmston.com |