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High school senior Theo is fluent in two languages: spoken English and American Sign Language. His parents and younger brother, Jeremy, are deaf, which has cast Theo in the role of interpreter for his family. It's become a dreaded duty, especially in the case of his mother. A successful sculptor, she is suspicious of "hearies" and expects Theo to act as her business manager. Jeremy relies on Theo for company and homework help. Only his father has never taken advantage of his ears.
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Jean Ferris gives the tried-and-true coming-of-age story an unusual and refreshing twist with this young adult novel about a high school senior who is the only "hearie" in his deaf family. Frustrated daily by his family's demands and depressed by the silence that dominates his house, Theo seeks solace with thoughtful, purple-haired Ivy. Ivy, also the hearing child of a deaf parent, understands better than anyone what Theo is going through. But after his dad suffers a stroke, Theo fears that his wants and needs, especially concerning Ivy and college, will be swallowed whole by the responsibility of caring for his egotistical artist mom and clingy younger brother. Does Theo have the strength to change his fate? By turns both comical and gut-wrenching, Of Sound Mind joins the ranks of other stellar quirky teen boy novels like Rats Saw God and Tribute to Another Dead Rock Star. (Ages 12 and older) --Jennifer Hubert
About the Author:
Jean Ferris is the author of many novels for young people, including Bad, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. She lives in Coronado, California.
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- PublisherThorndike Press
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0786270365
- ISBN 13 9780786270361
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages251
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