A Tale as Tall as Jacob
Misadventures With My Brother
by Samantha Edwards
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Pub Date Dec 07 2021 | Archive Date Aug 25 2021
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Description
When Jacob is born, Samantha is excited to have a normal little brother to play with. But those expectations are quickly upended as he grows into a loud, chaotic, and seemingly unstoppable force. And even though he can be a handful, Jacob's extraordinary strength and curiosity have a way of landing him in some unexpected, hilarious, and even heartwarming situations.
As Samantha struggles to get along with her little brother and survive his daily shenanigans, sweet moments of lighthearted fun surface to remind her—and the reader—that loving your family for who they are isn't so complicated after all.
A Note From the Publisher
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781524865047 |
| PRICE | $11.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 208 |
Featured Reviews
Srivalli R, Reviewer
I love this book. It comes from the author’s real-life experiences, and it is easy to see how much she loves her brother. Jacob is an adorable little boy with ADHD. Understanding and managing his hyperactivity is not easy for the family, and definitely not for Samantha, who was a kid herself.
They go through various stages of trying to understanding what’s happening and growing up together without harming themselves or others. Though the book has been created as a light-hearted version, we can see how stressful and agonizing it is for Jacob to sit still, not express himself properly, or be set aside for not being ‘normal’.
The author has done the illustrations, and the result is this cozy, heartwarming, and tender book with so lovely, terrifying, annoying, and beautiful moments from her childhood.
Though the book is not an authority on ADHD, it is very helpful for people to get a basic idea of things can be with ADHD kids. It’s important to be patient, a point that is emphasized throughout the book.
To conclude, A Tale as Tall as Jacob is the story of a loving family and two precious kids (the third is too young) trying to lead a happy life.
Thank you, NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing, for the ARC.
L G, Educator
This is a very compelling tale of the reality of ADHD from a sibling's perspective. It came to me labeled as children's fiction and while I think it could be readable for kids middle-grade and older, it was just as interesting to read as an adult.
I would sincerely recommend this to educators, psychologists (and students in both fields) as well as anyone who has a person with ADHD in their life. It's a balanced, real, and unflinching look at what it's like to live with someone with ADHD, for good or ill. I appreciate the author's honesty and lack of judgment and think this book is a great resource to encourage empathy and understanding both for people with ADHD and the people surrounding them who are affected.
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!
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