The Hard Life of Seymour E. Newton [Paperback]

Ann Bixby Herold (Author), Sherry Neidigh (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up

Peter does well in third-grade math. But, somehow, in writing and spelling, by the time the letters get from his brain to his paper, they get turned around. His Dad thinks he's lazy. Peter just wants to get sick and stay home from school. It takes the perseverance of a spider named Seymour to help Peter work to overcome his learning problems.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Herald Press (PA) (September 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0836135326
• ISBN-13: 978-0836135329
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,827,690 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A third grader with learning difficulties befriends a spider, September 17, 2001

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This review is from: The Hard Life of Seymour E. Newton (Paperback)

Ann Bixby Herold's The Hard Life Of Seymour E. Newton is a short novel for young readers, peppered with black and white illustrations, about a third grader with learning difficulties who befriends a spider that he names Seymour. Seymour has problems too; his web keeps getting torn, and he must rebuild it as often as necessary. Meanwhile, the boy also takes heart when he learns that his father copies with learning problems similar to his own. Touching and memorable, The Hard Life Of Seymour E. Newton is especially recommended for any child who is having a hard time absorbing the tricks, techniques, and sheer work needed to help compensate for a learning disability.