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Deaf Child Crossing

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I know I'm only tweleve and older people dont really listen to us, but hear me out for a second. This book is a heart touching storie that talks about a girl named Megan who is deaf. I read this in my sign language class. Just the first chapter caught my attention. Its shows that a girl, 10 years old, who's deaf, can still be who she wants to be. A leader. Not only of her street but also being proud of being deaf. That is what I like to read. Someone who has a diablility can still feel proud of who she is. Amazing! Now go a buy this book. It will truely turn your life around and have you look at life in a different light.

This is a great book for any child, but if you have a deaf child it's a must. It's well written and, let's be frank, there isn't a lot of fiction with deaf characters that kids can relate too. If your child is a little older (teen or adult), Jack Haldeman's "The Fall Of Winter" is a sci-fi story with several deaf characters (and their deafness is definetely *not* a handicap!).

I read this book for a book report. My mom picked it out for me. It was interesting because I have a brother who is hearing impaired, but not a severe as Megam in the book. I saw how Cindy did things for Megan as my mom says I do for my brother. As far a relationships you should choose your friends by what you have in common and sometimes just being different is what you might have in common. Make sure you are honest with each other.

My wife and I are always on the search for books that we can read with our kids but most of the stuff out there just doesn't cut it. As big fans of The West Wing and Marlee Matlin we were excited to read the book but then we didn't know what to expect as the review from Publishers Weekly was questionable. But it's all wrong! We found the book charming, funny and very good. And we didn't notice any grammatical errors! Our two children 8 (girl) and 6 (boy) couldn't wait to read each new chapter. Our oldest even read it to the youngest. Now both of them want to learn sign language. We loved Ms. Matlin's insight and we're hoping for a sequel! Two thumbs up!

This book was o.k.

It is about two girls that build a very strong friendship.There is a deaf girl named Megan that just can't wait till the new girl Cindy moves in.Ones she does they learn how to sign to each other and end up going to camp togeter.After they get into a figt and learned the differance between each other they become even closer.

Nine-year-old Megan has always wanted a best friend. So when she hears that a new family - with a little girl the same age as her - is moving into the Bregenzer's old place, she couldn't be more ecstatic. Megan spends her days and nights sitting on her father's SUV, awaiting the arrival of a moving truck. When, on the first Saturday of summer vacation, something happens. The family arrives, complete with a little girl named Cindy, who is the owner of two large brown eyes, and a shy smile. Megan instantly decides that Cindy will be her new, and first, best friend, for she is one of the only girls in town who doesn't make fun of Megan's voice, or the fact that she's deaf. However, after learning sign language in order to communicate with Megan, the relationship begins to fall apart between the two girls. At summer camp, Megan begins hanging around with another deaf girl named Lizzie, and abandons Cindy. Now, it's back to school time, and the two girls don't know if they'll ever be able to repair their friendship.

I have viewed Marlee Matlin on numerous TV shows and made-for-TV-movies over the years, and have always found her acting skills to be marvelous and convincing. Hence, I was very excited to see the release of DEAF CHILD CROSSING, as I have always been fascinated with both sign language and learning about the deaf community - I, myself, own a deaf cat. Matlin has done a wonderful job of conveying to readers - both young and old - that being deaf is not a handicap, but just something that makes a person special. Her characters are diverse, and controversial, and the conflicts that pop-up between them are interesting, and leave the reader wondering what will happen next. An amazing book for everyone interested in learning about the goings-on of a deaf child and her family.

Erika Sorocco
Book Review Columnist for The Community Bugle Newspaper

This book is about a deaf child named Megan. The characters were funny, like the kids I know at school. I think the author is telling us that deaf kids are both the same as hearing children and very different at the same time. We all have
misunderstandings and everyone needs to be sensitive to each others needs. This book is very touching-I cried when Megan's dog Apples died. For insight into Megan's world and kids like her you should read this book.

I met Marlee when this book came out. She was an absolute sweetheart. Her parents are darling as well. I just finished reading this book for a second time and was about to email and ask where is the sequal? I can't wait to read it. I am a mother of an 8 year old hearing impaired son, so Megan's loudness was very familar to me...I had many laughs with this book. It really does bring you close to home if you are a parent of a deaf or hard of hearing child. I am sure I will read this book many more times. Thanks Marlee for showing everyone what it is like to grow up deaf in Chicago!

I read this book and it was wonderful if you like stories about camp or friendship. I couldn't stop reading it and woke up early just to finish it. It was beautifully written and I will definitely get the sequel.

The only thing that disappointed me was that it was confusing. I felt like one minute, Megan and Cindy loved each other, and another they were enemies. It was hard to understand, but other than that it was a good book.

A great insight into the mind of a young deaf girl, this novel proves that being deaf is just another aspect of "normal."

Highly recommend this book for young children as well as their parents.