A review by anxiouslybooked
Deer Run Home by Ann Clare LeZotte

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

 
LeZotte, Ann Clare. Deer Run Home. Scholastic Press, 2024, 978-1339021900. $18.99. 224p. Grades 5-8

Description: Effie was born Deaf, but no one in her family uses her language, ASL, to communicate. After an incident happened at her mom’s house, Effie and Deja are sent to move in with their father. After her ASL interpreter at school realizes that Effie may be suffering from some neglect at home with her father, she is determined to help her and get her out of that unsafe environment. 

Thoughts: WOW. This book blew me out of the water. There are so many different layers to Effie’s story and it truly makes your heart hurt while also slowly putting it back together. I personally had no idea about language deprivation. This book is highly recommended for all middle school and upper elementary school libraries. 

Realistic Fiction

Tags: ASL, Deaf awareness, Child Neglect, Novels-In-Verse, Friendship, Diverse Family Structures, Adoption, Foster Care, Physical/Verbal Abuse, Language Deprivation 


 
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