The Sound of Silence
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

The Sound of Silence

By Myron Uhlberg

A hearing son navigates life between deaf and hearing worlds.

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240 pages
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Myron Uhlberg, a hearing child of deaf parents, bridges two worlds in a time when sign language was scarce and misconceptions rampant. As he navigates the challenges and joys of being his parents' voice, he reveals a unique perspective on communication and understanding. How does one balance the silence of one world with the noise of another? Discover the poignant journey of a boy who becomes the link between two contrasting realities, offering a heartfelt glimpse into the complexities of family and identity.

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Myron Uhlberg was born the hearing son of deaf parents at a time when American Sign Language was not well established and deaf people were often dismissed as being unintelligent. In this young reader adaptation of his acclaimed memoir, Hands of My Father, Uhlberg recalls the daily difficulties and hidden joys of growing up as the intermediary between his parents’ silent world and the world of the hearing.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
240
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
920L
Themes & topics
Books about disabilitiesBooks about parentsBooks about familyBooks about AmericaBooks about deafness
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6
F&P level
~V
Publication
Published
May 1, 2019
First published
May 28, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807531464

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