Zack, the Half-Brained Yellow Bird

By Sandi Eyman

Zack Zuzak has a self-image problem. Not only is he bothered by the stigma of being in the Yellow Bird reading level, hes convinced he has only half a brain--the right side. Together with his friends, Lin and Carlos, they consider themselves the class misfits. Zack suspects they dont have a whole brain between the three of them. What other reason could there be that makes the planning of a science fair project so difficult?

When inspiration smacks Zack on the head, the boys are motivated to plan and construct an offbeat, creative science project. However, the smartest kid in the class, Richard Martin Malone, doesnt appreciate their efforts. Richard feels strongly the praise of the boys project is not justified. After all, these dummy guys rarely carry through on any major assignment.

What happens next is an escalation from harsh words to confrontation and a swift trip to the principals office. How will the principal deal with the unkind language, hurt feelings, and misunderstandings between Richard and the boys?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Archway Publishing
• Release date: Jun 30, 2016
• ISBN: 9781480832664

Sandi Eyman

Sandi Eyman is an experienced educator. Her students have ranged in age from elementary to college. Most of her classes have included students whose learning abilities varied from special needs to the gifted and talented. Eyman lives in Ohio, surrounded by family, friends, and pets.

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ISBN: 978-1-4808-3265-7 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4808-3266-4 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2016909437

Archway Publishing rev. date: 06/30/2016

Contents

Chapter 1: The Principal’s Office

Chapter 2: The Beginning

Chapter 3: Life in Our Classroom

Chapter 4: The Project

Chapter 5: Making the Project, Finally

Chapter 6: Monday Morning Rumble

Chapter 7: Let the Punishment Fit the Crime

Chapter 8: Saved

Summary

Dedication

For my cousin, Zack, who is my favorite right-brained kid, and for all those many creative, right-brained kids in my classroom over the years.

Also, for my gifted students from Urbana East Elementary School who are in the classes of 2022 and 2023.

Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

Francis of Assisi

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