Vecchini, Silvia

Told through the perspective of his sister in poetry, prose, and the sign-language alphabet, when hearing-impaired Carlo begins to lose vision in his only functioning eye he must undergo an operation to try and save his vision.

"A vivid and poignant portrayal of a boy and his town in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in Italy"--Provided by publisher.

A school trip to the science museum inspires a curious girl to make a connection with a shy, silent boy in her class.