Hyper Harry [Paperback]

Patricia H. Aust (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2001

Sixth-grader Ted Cheltoni has had it with his little brother Harry. The kid is noisy, hyper, forgetful, doesn't finish his work at school and can't clean up his room at home. Ted, his parents, and the school try everything from Time Out to behavior/work programs and counseling, but nothing helps for long. Soon, Ted's parents are fighting so much about how to help Harry that Ted's afraid they'll get a divorce! When Harry gets suspended from school and kicked off the bus for a week, his parents have to take time off to take care of him and transport him to school. Soon Ted finds Harry packing to leave home to “make things easier” on Mom and Dad. He can't believe it. His little brother thinks he’s so bad he has to run away from home? He's got to help Harry, and fast. But how? HYPER HARRY, a work of fiction appropriate for kids 8-12 and reluctant readers, provides three end pages: “10 Tips for Kids with ADHD”, “10 Tips for Parents of Kids with ADHD”, and an “Information and Support” list of helpful resources. The author, Patricia H. Aust, has served on the Connecticut Task Force on ADHD, the Board of Directors of Learning Disabilities of CT, and has worked in public schools with many kids and teens who have ADHD. Editorial Reviews ...This warm and understanding book is for all the Harry's in the world, but also for the Teds, the siblings who live through it with Harry. -- Doris Anne Hauptman, Program Director: Learning Disabilities of CT. A short, insightful novel for readers of all ages, Hyper Harry's a highly recommended addition to school and community libraries. -- Midwest Book Review This book can help siblings gain an understanding of ADHD, and why it's important to work together to solve problems. -- Eileen Bailey/About.com/ADHD I enjoyed reading HYPER HARRY and look forward to reading more work by this remarkable author. -- Jennifer LB Leese@AStoryWeaversBookReviews

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...This warm and understanding book is for all the Harry's in the world, but also for the Teds, too, the siblings who live through it with Harry. -- Doris Anne Hauptman, Program Director: Learning Disabilities of CT in CIRCUIT: February, 2002.

A short, insightful novel for readers of all ages, Hyper Harry's a highly recommended addition to school and community libraries. -- Midwest Book Review, June 2002

An understanding book for all the Harry's in the world and the Ted's: siblings who live through it with Harry. -- Doris Anne Hauptman, Program Director: Learning Disabilities of CT, January, 2002

I enjoyed reading HYPER HARRY and look forward to reading more work by this remarkable author. -- Jennifer LB Leese@AStoryWeaversBookReviews

This book can help siblings gain a better understanding of ADHD, why it's important to work together as a family. -- Eileen Bailey:About.com/ADHD, March, 2002

This book can help siblings gain an understanding of ADHD, and why it's important to work together to solve problems. -- Eileen Bailey

Review

“This warm and understanding book is for all the Harry's in the world, but also for the Teds—  the siblings who live through it with Harry.” Doris Anne Hauptman, former Program Director of Learning Disabilities of CT.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: New Concepts Pub (December 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1586085018
• ISBN-13: 978-1586085018
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #765,183 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A short and insightful novel for readers of all ages, June 8, 2002

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This review is from: Hyper Harry (Paperback)

Written by Patricia Aust, (a part-time school social worker and former member of the CT ADHD Task Force), Hyper Harry is a short and insightful novel for readers of all ages. Ted Cheltoni is a 12-year-old boy who finds it extremely difficult to cope with his hyperactive younger brother Harry. When Harry gets suspended from school and Ted finds Harry preparing to leave home, Ted knows he must take action quickly to help his sibling. Hyper Harry is a highly recommended addition to school and community library collections.