![]() ![]() To Rhys, it doesn’t matter that Steffi doesn’t talk. He’s deaf, and her knowledge of basic sign language means that she’s assigned to help him acclimate. But Rhys, the new boy at school, sees her. Steffi’s been silent for so long that she feels completely invisible. She suffers from crippling anxiety, and uncontrollably, in most situations simply can’t open her mouth to get out the words. ![]() In fact, she would give anything to be able to speak as easily and often as everyone around her can. The condition’s name has always felt ironic to her, because she certainly does not “select” not to speak. Steffi has been a selective mute for most of her life. Steffi doesn’t talk, but she has so much to say. – A Quiet Kind of Thunder by Sara Barnardī – A Quiet Kind of Thunder by Sara Barnardī – A Quiet Kind of Thunder by Sara Barnardĭisclaimer: This book was sent to me by the publisher, Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing, via NetGalley for an honest review. – A Quiet Kind of Thunder by Sara Barnard ![]()
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