Overview
A girl who canāt speak and a boy who canāt hear go on a journey of self-discovery and find support with each other in this gripping, emotionally resonant novel for āreaders who enjoyed John Greenās Turtles All the Way Downā (Booklist) from bestselling author Sara Barnard.
Steffi doesnāt talk, but she has so much to say.
Rhys canāt hear, but he can listen.
Steffi has been a selective mute for most of her life. The conditionās name has always felt ironic to her, because she certainly does not āselectā not to speak. In fact, she would give anything to be able to speak as easily and often as everyone around her can. She suffers from crippling anxiety, and uncontrollably, in most situations simply canāt open her mouth to get out the words.
Steffiās been silent for so long that she feels completely invisible. But Rhys, the new boy at school, sees her. Heās deaf, and her knowledge of basic sign language means that sheās assigned to help him acclimate. To Rhys, it doesnāt matter that Steffi doesnāt talk. As they find ways to communicate, Steffi discovers that she does have a voice, and that sheās falling in love with the one person who makes her feel brave enough to use it. But as she starts to overcome a lifelong challenge, sheāll soon confront questions about the nature of her own identity and the very essence of what it is to know another person.
This book title, A Quiet Kind of Thunder - 9781534402423, ISBN: 9781534402423, by Sara Barnard, published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (January 29, 2019) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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