The Way I Say It

The Way I Say It follows eleven-year-old Rory, who has spent most of his life dreading the moment he has to say his own name out loud because he still cannot pronounce his r's — but sixth grade brings an unexpected twist when his new speech teacher Mr. Simms bonds with him over a shared love of hard rock and boxing legend Muhammad Ali, and slowly helps him find his voice. Things get more complicated when Rory's ex-best-friend Brent, who had abandoned him for the cool crowd, suffers a traumatic brain injury and ends up in speech therapy alongside him. Nancy Tandon's debut novel is an excellent choice for students because it handles speech impediments, disability, bullying, and the complexity of forgiveness with honesty, warmth, and genuine humor.

Publishing Details

Author : Nancy Tandon

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 240

Size: 5.5 x 8.7 inches

Year Published: 2022

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 4th

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Disabilities, Bullying, Friendship, School, Social Emotions