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Janover, Caroline – 1997
This children's novel tells the story of Zachary (nicknamed Zipper), a fifth-grader who has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The boy has trouble concentrating and controlling himself until a retired jazz musician recognizes his talent, believes in him, and gives him the motivation to start trying to do better. An appendix provides…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Case Studies, Childrens Literature, Gifted Disabled
