El Deafo Superpowered Edition HC

(W/A/CA) Cece Bell. A special edition of the New York Times-bestselling and Newbery Honor-winning graphic novel memoir. This deluxe edition of the critically acclaimed* bestselling graphic novel includes 40 extra pages of back matter* including photo references* early sketches* interviews* and more. Funny and deeply heartfelt* El Deafo chronicles the author's hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear* a powerful and very awkward hearing aid. The Phonic Ear allows her to hear but it also isolates her from her classmates. She really just wants to fit in and find a friend. Eventually* she's able to harness her own power and become "El Deafo* Listener for All"-and more important* declare a place for herself in the world. This is a moving and humorous memoir that helps show kids that what makes them different is what makes them extraordinary.