Resonating The Sound

by Linda Mitchell Maddox

"Resonating the Sound" is a teen-middle school novel that takes place during the eighth grade year of a girl who has suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury during sixth grade and finally agrees to use an augmentative communication device after not regaining any of her vocal abilities. A special relationship develops between her and a boy in her class who has Gifted Aspergers. He plays a major role in altering the device, which gives the main character access to pieces of a dream she thinks are lost forever.

164 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2011

Reviews

[Olivia Skozlas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Usually I don’t enjoy books that are for school assignments but this was so well done I read it in a day. As a com dis major this book was an amazing viewpoint from the perspective of someone with a communication disorder. The journey Jana goes on to accept herself and her augmentative communication device is heartwarming. And Eli is precious and adds emotional layers to this story that enhanced the whole book.

[Nancy Jiron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Avid Reader

Amazing book! Loved it. It was a heart warming story of overcoming challenges. Read this book for a class but it's a great read for everyone. It is easy to read and understand and can have an impact on those who chose to read it.

[Jessica Mata · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disabled but still able

Although a work of fiction it was an amazing story about a girl with a traumatic brain injury and a boy with Aspergers, who helped her find her voice.

[Cristina Rodriguez · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is excellent for middle school readers. It gives insight on students with disabilities seeing as the main character suffers from a Traumatic Brain Injury and eventually begins to use an augmentative communication device because she loses her ability to communicate. She also gains the friendship of a boy in her class who struggles with Aspergers. The introduction of the book also includes a plethora of methods in which the book can be used in the classroom. Most importantly among these different teaching opportunities that lie within this book, this chapter book focuses on understanding the struggles that students with disabilities struggle with when attempting to form positive relationships with peers when they struggle with communication issues.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good read for any middle school or high school student who wants to learn more about TBI and AAC devices from a adolescent's perspective. The reading level and content were appropriate for this age range and the characters appear authentic. The story itself doesn't end with the main character riding off into a utopian sunset, but instead, she learns to accept the person she's become and to redefine her place amongst her friends.

[Linda Maddox · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is set in middle school and an excellent choice for grades 5-10. It is also focused toward the general population to provide insight of the challenges that someone with disabilities faces. There will be more books to come from this author.