Sahara Special by Esme Raji Codell
Sahara has to repeat the 5th grade. With her father gone, and her being too shy to answer questions at school, the teachers think she needs special attention. Lucky for Sahara this year the 5th grade has a new teacher. Miss Pointy, as she likes to be called. Miss Pointy is a pretty cool teacher who likes everyone for who they are, and thinks each child has the ability to be something great. By the end of the year, Sahara might just show people how special she really is, and maybe make a new friend or two.
This wasn’t my favorite book ever. But maybe it will be one of yours?