76 pages • 2 hours read
Ann Clare LeZotteShow Me a Sign
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Show Me a Sign by Ann Clare LeZotte, Mary Lambert, an 11-year-old deaf girl living on Martha's Vineyard in 1805, navigates a community where deafness is widespread and normalized. When an outsider scientist arrives to investigate the cause of the island's deafness, his prejudiced assumptions and ensuing actions force Mary to confront the broader world's ignorance and mistreatment of people who are deaf.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Ann Clare LeZotte's Show Me a Sign is widely praised for its rich historical context and vivid portrayal of the Deaf community in early 19th-century Martha's Vineyard. Reviewers appreciate the detailed depiction of protagonist Mary Lambert's experiences. Some critique the pacing and predictability but commend the book's educational value and emotional depth.
Who Should Read Show Me a Sign?
Show Me a Sign by Ann Clare LeZotte would captivate readers ages 9-12 who enjoy historical fiction with strong, resilient characters and themes of disability awareness. Fans of Wonder by R.J. Palacio and El Deafo by Cece Bell will find this compelling narrative set in 19th-century Martha's Vineyard engaging and insightful.
Recommended
Reading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
730LBook Details
Children's Literature
Historical Fiction
History: World
Race / Racism
Disability
Relationships: Family
Identity: Disability
Society: Colonialism