How Many Days Until Tomorrow?

by Caroline Janover

Josh, who has dyslexia, spends the summer on an island off the coast of Maine and finds that he has much to prove to his gruff grandfather and his older brother.

Genres: Young Adult

173 pages, Paperback

First published July 22, 2000

Reviews

[Russ Stangl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Josh a 12-year-old with dyslexia is the main character. His parents go to Europe for the summer,and he and his gifted brother stay with their grandparents on an island in Maine. There, Josh struggles not only with his own learning disability but also with trying to enjoy a summer away from his home and friends. Older brother Simon is forever giving him a hard time and his emotionally distant grandfather never seems to approve of anything Josh does. His grandmother is loving and supportive but can do little to help him. Throughout the summer, Josh's adventures on the island teach him skills that he doesn't realize he has learned until a critical emergency happens to his grandfather. Josh's life is not easy but his complaints and defeats never come across as pathetic. He shows heroism every day as he struggles with his disability, so it is only his grandfather who is surprised when Josh acts to save him.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really thought it was a good book to show how children with dyslexia have talents. I really liked how the author included another dyslexia character in the story to show how two people can have an understanding. I would recommend reading this book aloud especially if a dyslexic child is in the classroom.

[Shan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story really moved along! Great read for children with learning disabilities. Ending was a little contrived and predictable but I had a hard time putting this book down :)