Bill Maynard (1) (1929–2010)

I really liked this book because of the message it sends. The line in the book that best sums the message up is, “Ned didn’t need words. He could draw them instead. (Because painting and talking are equally real. They’re just two different ways to show folks how you feel.)” I really liked how the author gave Ned a wonderful talent that was misunderstood. The journey the author takes us on to help “solve” Ned’s problem and then finding out it wasn’t a problem at all, was very inspirational. I also liked the fantasy part of this book. I liked how the author had Ned’s imagination comes to life. For example, “when Ned said ‘gorilla,’ the kids all jumped back, for they saw a gorilla and feared an attack.” These types of lines along with comical drawings to accompany them help readers see the hyperbolized meaning of picturing images in your head. The main idea of this book is that different isn't always wrong.… (mehr)