El Deafo
Book - 2014
The author recounts in graphic novel format her experiences with hearing loss at a young age, including using a bulky hearing aid, learning how to lip read, and determining her "superpower."
"Going to school and making new friends can be tough. But going to school and making new friends while wearing a bulky hearing aid strapped to your chest? That requires superpowers! In this funny, poignant graphic novel memoir, author/illustrator Cece Bell chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very powerful--and very awkward--hearing aid. The Phonic Ear gives Cece the ability to hear--sometimes things she shouldn't--but also isolates her from her classmates. She really just wants to fit in and find a true friend, someone who appreciates her as she is. After some trouble, she is finally able to harness the power of the Phonic Ear and become "El Deafo, Listener for All." And more importantly, declare a place for herself in the world and find the friend she's longed for"-- from publisher's web site.
"Going to school and making new friends can be tough. But going to school and making new friends while wearing a bulky hearing aid strapped to your chest? That requires superpowers! In this funny, poignant graphic novel memoir, author/illustrator Cece Bell chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very powerful--and very awkward--hearing aid. The Phonic Ear gives Cece the ability to hear--sometimes things she shouldn't--but also isolates her from her classmates. She really just wants to fit in and find a true friend, someone who appreciates her as she is. After some trouble, she is finally able to harness the power of the Phonic Ear and become "El Deafo, Listener for All." And more importantly, declare a place for herself in the world and find the friend she's longed for"-- from publisher's web site.
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Publisher:
New York : Amulet Books, 2014.
ISBN:
9781419710209
1419710206
9781419712173
1419712179
1419710206
9781419712173
1419712179
Branch Call Number:
[GN] B/BELL
Characteristics:
233 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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CorteMaderaStaff_Judi
Dec 18, 2016
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Feb 20, 2016
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Add a CommentMy almost 10-year-old daughter and I read this novel for a Mother/Daughter (Tween) book club and it did not disappoint. It was a great book that both of us enjoyed. Having it be a graphic novel helped with illustrating the various situations that she encountered. Coming-of-age story and great perspective from a child who is deaf and what this felt like from CeCe's point of view. It was great to find out that this was based upon the experiences of the author. You may want to read this book more than once. Recommend.
Great book about growing up deaf (from meningitis like me) and making friends.
What a fun book! I can see this book being read to preschoolers or kindergartners to give them some insight about people in the deaf community. Definitely recommend!
best book I've read just checked it out for the 5th time
I love this book so much
I'm so grateful that books like this—books that bring us new voices, books that teach empathy—exist. Read it with your kids or by yourself. It's well worth the time and you're sure to find some relatable bit of childhood in these pages.
I am a 6 year old who read this book. I really liked it. The girl Cece was a very nice person! The moral of the book is "Do not be shy, be courageous".
I recommend this book for ages 6 and higher.
I like the book.Because the girl in the book can not hear I feel sad for her
It was a good book but i don't think i would read it again...
The book "El Deafo" was not very appealing to me.