Muffled

A young girl learns how to cope with her noise sensitivity and step outside of her comfort zone in this heartwarming middle grade novel thats perfect for fans ofIf This Were a StoryandEl Deafo.

Ten-year-old Amelia does not like noise. From subway brakes to squeaky sneakers, she is sensitive to sound, just like her dad. Amelia has always worn noise-canceling headphones, but now that shes going into fifth grade, her parents want her to stop wearing them. To make matters worse, she must learn to play an instrument! Or, as Amelia sees it, make noiseon purpose.

To help Amelia cope, her father gives her a pair of earmuffs to wear instead. Even with her new earmuffs, Amelia struggles at schooluntil she gets partnered with Madge in music class. Madge is loud and bold and goofyeverything Amelia is not. And so Amelia is surprised when Madge wants to be friends.

Still, its not long though before Amelias quiet nature clashes with Madges loud personality. And when Madge disappears after an argument, Amelia fears Madge might be in trouble. If shes going to help her friend, she will have to find a way to let in the noisy world shes muffled for so long.