Of Sound Mind by Mai Jia
A poignant novel partially set in a world of silenceHigh school senior Theo is fluent in two languages: spoken English and sign. His parents and brother, Jeremy, are deaf, but Theo can hear, which has over the years cast him in the role of interpreter for his family. Unfortunately, it's not a welcome duty, especially in the case of his mother, Palma. She is a successful sculptor who, being deeply suspicious of hearies, expects Theo to act as her business manager. And Jeremy relies on Theo for company and homework help. It's become especially frustrating lately because Theo has met a fascinating new girl at school, Ivy, with whom he wants to spend as much time as possible. Theo's father, Thomas, is the only one who has never burdened him, but that changes when Thomas has a stroke. Palma, frightened and self-absorbed, cannot bring herself to nurse her husband, leaving Theo with the full burden to bear. But with the help of Ivy and some of her friends, Theo is finally able to change his family's dynamics and find time to plan his future.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780374355807 |
| ISBN 10 | 0374355800 |
| Title | Of Sound Mind |
| Author | Mai Jia |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | St Martin's Press |
| Year published | 2001-09-24 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Prizes | Commended for Tayshas Reading 2002, Short-listed for California Young Reader Medal (Young Adult) 2005, Short-listed for South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (Young Adult) 2003, Short-listed for Black-Eyed Susan Award (High School) 2003, Short-listed for Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award 2005 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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