Wild Things: How We Learn To Read and What Can Happen If We Don't

· Bolinda · Narrated by Sally Rippin
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When best-selling Australian children’s author Sally Rippin discovered her child was struggling to read, she assumed it would sort itself out over time. She couldn’t have been more wrong. Her son’s dyslexia and ADHD went unsupported for years, leaving him behind his peers and labelled ‘difficult’ by an education system that couldn’t easily cater to neurodivergent kids. By the time Sally learned how to advocate for him, it was – almost – too late. Told through the eyes of a parent who started out by doing everything wrong, Wild Things is about how we can help all kids find the joy in reading – and advocate for them throughout their schooling careers. After all, they say school isn’t for everyone, but if everyone must go to school – then why not?
When best-selling Australian children’s author Sally Rippin discovered her child was struggling to read, she assumed it would sort itself out over time. She couldn’t have been more wrong. Her son’s dyslexia and ADHD went unsupported for years, leaving him behind his peers and labelled ‘difficult’...

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Sally Rippin is Australia's highest-selling female author and has written more than 50 books for children and young adults. Her widely popular Billie B Brown books are beloved across the globe, and have sold more than ten million copies in 18 countries. She loves to write stories with heart and characters that resonate with children, parents and teachers alike. Sally is a passionate ambassador for the 100 Story Building creative writing centre, was a regular presenter on 3RRR radio and is a popular speaker at schools and festivals. She taught Writing For Children as a part of the Professional Writing and Editing Program at RMIT as well as the Faber Academy and has mentored many emerging writers and illustrators.

Sally Rippin is Australia's highest-selling female author and has written more than 50 books for children and young adults. Her widely popular Billie B Brown books are beloved across the globe, and have sold more than ten million copies in 18 countries. She loves to write stories with heart and c...

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