Something Special / Isang Natatanging Bagay

Written by David McPhail

Sam feels ordinary in a family of talents. Can he discover his unique gift?

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32 pages· 396 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~530L

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Bookroo's summary

Sam feels overshadowed by his family's talents, even the dog has a trick! Despite his efforts, he only causes chaos, like setting a computer on fire. But when Sam stumbles upon a hidden ability, he realizes he has something special that no one else does. Join Sam on his journey of self-discovery and see if he can find his unique place in the world, all while learning a new language. What will Sam's special talent be, and how will it change his life?

From the publisher

“Everyone in Sam’s family could do something special. Everyone but Sam.” His siblings all have their talents, his parents and grandmother are all good at something, even his dog can do a special trick! Sam tries and tries to follow in the footsteps of his siblings, but he can’t seem to be able to succeed at anything - he even sets his brother’s computer on fire! Sam feels like a failure, but he soon discovers that what makes him unique is being able to do something that no one else in his family can. Join Sam on his adventure to find what his “something special” is, all while learning a new language!

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