{"product_id":"9781032076409","title":"A Nasty Dose of the Yawns: An Adventure with Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties","description":"\u003cp\u003eZack has always found school difficult. Even though he is good at maths and excellent at flicking elastic bands, trying to read and write is like trying to fight a kraken. One day, when he discovers the rest of his class infected by a mysterious sleeping sickness, Zack draws on his strengths resulting in some unexpected consequences . . . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis engaging story, suitable for readers aged 8–12, explores some of the challenges faced by learners who find literacy unusually difficult. Alongside the practical difficulties of living in a world that assumes good levels of literacy, it explores some of the psychological impacts of struggling to achieve a skill that most children acquire with relative ease. Ultimately, it shows children that they can draw on their strengths and overcome the challenges in their way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso available as a set with a supporting guide, this book operates as a fun and entertaining standalone story, as well as an educational opportunity. The range of vocabulary means it can be used flexibly, for independent, paired or whole-group reading. It is a must-have book for every classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46259844645105,"sku":"9781032076409","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781032076409_p0.jpg?v=1765047225","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781032076409","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}