This is Not the Abby Show
Delacorte Press (July 12, 2016) BEST SELLER!
ISBN-10 : 0553536346 – ISBN-13 : 978-0553536348
Abby was born for the spotlight. Now it’s her time to shine!
Abby is twice exceptional—she is gifted in math and science, and she has ADHD. Normally, she has everything pretty much under control. But when Abby makes one HUGE mistake that leads to “The Night That Ruined My Life,” or “TNTRML,” she lands in summer school.
Abby thinks the other summer-school kids are going to be total weirdos. And what with her parents’ new rules, plus all the fuss over her brother’s bar mitzvah, her life is turning into a complete disaster. But as Abby learns to communicate better and finds friends who love her for who she is, she discovers that her biggest weaknesses could be her greatest assets.
Hilarious and heartwarming, This Is Not the Abby Show is for everyone who knows that standing out is way more fun than blending in.
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Twice honored as a PJ Our Way selection, 2017 and 2020
Royal Palm Literary Awards: First Place Gold for Best Children’s Book, First Place for Best Young Adult Book, First Place Middle Grade Fiction
Kidsreads.com
This book was so good because it is the complete package: dynamic and relatable characters, a believable and interesting plot, and important themes and issues . . . a must-read . . . a powerful message about the power of a teacher in the classroom and the life of a student.
Jewish Book Council
Fischer infuses a dose of humor into Abby’s escapades with snappy one-liners and hilarious scenarios. This is a fun and ultimately heart-warming read.
Publisher's Weekly
Like Jack Gantos’s Joey Pigza books, this lively novel from Fischer offers a firsthand view of life with ADHD.”
Booklist
Abby’s funny and engaging first-person narrative recalls the tone of Jeff Kinney’s Wimpy Kid and Rachel Rennee Russell’s Dork Diaries, and the ultimate message – friends can help bring out the best in someone – is
heartwarming.
Kirkus Reviews
Fischer creates a captivating portrayal of one girl’s experiences with ADHD… Fischer’s spunky and introspective protagonist offers a sympathetic mirror for many kids, both boys and girls.
DAVID LUBAR, author of Hidden Talents and the Weenies short-story collections
A charming, funny, and heartfelt adventure, Abby’s story will touch your heart, your soul, and your funny bone.
School Library Journal
The characters are likable and fun to follow from start to finish, and their growth rings true. The author does a great job of shining some light on ADHD and how it can affect people differently.
Donna Gephart, author of Death by Toilet Paper and Olivia Bean, Trivia Queen.
There’s a hilarious new star on the scene. Despite her many ADHD-fueled mistakes, irrepressible Abby Green will make you fall crazy in love with her. You’ll root wildly for Abby as she navigates floundering friendships, a
sometimes frustrating family, summer school, and a derailed dream.
ReadingandEating.com
I highly recommend this incredible new book by talented author Debbie Reed Fischer. The description says this is for ages 9-12. I say it’s more like 5-100 . . . With laugh out loud humor, sensitive friendship issues and even the beginning of her first real “like,” This is Not the Abby Show is as entertaining as it is educational.”