Starting at a new school
is scary, even more so with a giant hearing aid strapped to your chest! At her old school, everyone in Cece’s class was deaf. Here she is different. She is sure the kids are staring at the Phonic Ear, the powerful aid that will help her hear her teacher. Too bad it also seems certain to repel potential friends. Then Cece makes a startling discovery. With the Phonic Ear she can hear her teacher not just in the classroom, but anywhere her teacher is in the school—in the hallway . . . in the teacher’s lounge . . . in the bathroom! This is power. Maybe even superpower! Cece is on her way to becoming El Deafo, Listener for All. But the funny thing about being a superhero is that it’s just another way of feeling different . . . and lonely. Can Cece channel her powers into finding the thing she wants most, a true friend? This funny, perceptive graphic novel memoir about growing up deaf is also an unforgettable book about growing up, and all the super and super embarrassing moments along the way.
Cece Bell has written and illustrated several books for children, including the Geisel Honor book Rabbit & Robot: The Sleepover. She lives in Virginia with her husband, author Tom Angleberger.
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“Full of warmth, humor, and superpowered strength, El Deafo is an absolute treat.” ‑Raina Telgemeier, author of Smile
“Even with a hearing aid turned off, you hear Cece’s universal plea for acceptance, friendship, and happiness through honest words and deftly drawn pictures.” ‑Tony DiTerlizzi, co-creator of The Spiderwick Chronicles
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Library of Congress Control Number: 2013955590 Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4197-1217-3 Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4197-1020-9 Text and illustrations copyright Š 2014 Cece Bell Color by David Lasky Book design by Cece Bell and Kate Fitch The Phonic Ear is the registered trademark of William Dernant Holding A/S. Used by permission. Published in 2014 by Amulet Books, an imprint of ABRAMS. All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. Amulet Books and Amulet Paperbacks are registered trademarks of Harry N. Abrams, Inc. Printed and bound in China 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Amulet Books are available at special discounts when purchased in quantity for premiums and promotions as well as fundraising or educational use. Special editions can also be created to speciďŹ cation. For details, contact specialsales@ abramsbooks.com or the address below.
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