Rising Tide (primary age)
Quick Overview
This New Zealand written book is an engaging story that follows Ari and his family through some big events. The book explores themes of worry, family bonds, self-belief, resilience and self-doubt. Additionally, at the conclusion of the story a very good Appendix is provided that both explains this disability and includes exercises for adults on how they can help a child or children in this situation.
For free digital and audio copies of this title visit https://www.theworrybug.co.nz/rising-tide.html
Health Professional Review
Health Professional Review
Health Professional Reviewer: Liz Maluschnig
Book Title: Rising Tide
Author: Sarina Dickson
Date Published: 2016
Problem Addressed: Learning disabilities targeting reading and writing
Suitable for: 8 – 10 years
Book Summary
This is an excellent spellbinding story of a young boy embarrassed because of his learning disabilities and the crisis that leads him to be a hero and ultimately find help. I couldn’t put it down and I imagine a child would be even more excited about this story!
Strengths
At the conclusion of the story this has a very good Appendix explain this disability and exercises for adults on how they can help a child or children in this situation.
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