--- product_id: 45287341 title: "Blind Guide to Stinkville" price: "R$132" currency: BRL in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/45287341-blind-guide-to-stinkville store_origin: BR region: Brazil --- # Blind Guide to Stinkville **Price:** R$132 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Blind Guide to Stinkville - **How much does it cost?** R$132 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.br](https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/45287341-blind-guide-to-stinkville) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Before Stinkville, Alice didn’t think albinism—or the blindness that goes with it—was a big deal. Sure, she uses a magnifier to read books. And a cane keeps her from bruising her hips on tables. Putting on sunscreen and always wearing a hat are just part of life. But life has always been like this for Alice. Until Stinkville. For the first time in her life, Alice feels different—like she’s at a disadvantage. Back in her old neighborhood in Seattle, everyone knew Alice, and Alice knew her way around. In Stinkville, Alice finds herself floundering—she can’t even get to the library on her own. But when her parents start looking into schools for the blind, Alice takes a stand. She’s going to show them—and herself—that blindness is just a part of who she is, not all that she can be. To prove it, Alice enters the Stinkville Success Stories essay contest. No one, not even her new friend Kerica, believes she can scout out her new town’s stories and write the essay by herself. The funny thing is, as Alice confronts her own blindness, everyone else seems to see her for the first time. This is a stirring small-town story that explores many different issues—albinism, blindness, depression, dyslexia, growing old, and more—with a light touch and lots of heart. Beth Vrabel’s characters are complicated and messy, but they come together in a story about the strength of community and friendship. This paperback edition includes a Q&A with the author and a sneak peek at the upcoming The Blind Guide to Normal . Review: A heartwarming story featuring a girl with albinism - I bought this book for my 9 year old daughter, and she loved it so much she insisted that I read it too. We were initially drawn to this book because the main character, Alice, has albinism, just like my daughter. My daughter really enjoyed having a character that she could relate to, and felt that the descriptions about albinism and how Alice sees are very accurate. Reading the book myself, it gave me a glimpse into my daughter’s world. Though Alice has albinism, it isn’t the main theme of the story, showing readers that someone with albinism is just like other people. It’s refreshing to find a story that features a character with albinism in a positive light. The story touches on many themes, including moving to a new town, learning independence, making new friends, depression, and understanding that everyone has their own challenges that they must overcome. It truly is a heartwarming story with a possitive message and a cast of interesting characters. Thought the book is written for middle grade readers, I found it to be very enjoyable to read as an adult as well. We’ve already purchased the next book in the series, A Blind Guide to Normal, and I look forward to reading it next! Review: Quality storywriting with fantastic characters! Great book club book for schools! - I chose this book for the book club that I run at the school because I loved it so much. I read this book with my daughter, and was pulled in by the characters, the pace of the story (it was a page turner!) and the quality of the story. The location of the story, a paper mill town called Sinkville, is beautifully painted by Beth Vrabel's words through the characters and their stories. At the heart of the story is Alice, a lovely, honest and very strong character with a caring heart, going through some tremendous change. This story will pull you in and make you feel as if you are a resident of Sinkville, through your tour guide, Alice. And even though Alice has albinism, this is hardly at the core of the story - it doesn't define her, it's just something she happens to live with. I cannot recommend this book enough, particularly for parents. It's great story to read out loud to your kids, and even more fun to discuss! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #449,831 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #490 in Children's Books on Disabilities #848 in Children's Fiction on Social Situations #1,602 in Children's New Experiences Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 70 Reviews | ## Images ![Blind Guide to Stinkville - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61m+apINNgL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A heartwarming story featuring a girl with albinism *by D***E on October 10, 2018* I bought this book for my 9 year old daughter, and she loved it so much she insisted that I read it too. We were initially drawn to this book because the main character, Alice, has albinism, just like my daughter. My daughter really enjoyed having a character that she could relate to, and felt that the descriptions about albinism and how Alice sees are very accurate. Reading the book myself, it gave me a glimpse into my daughter’s world. Though Alice has albinism, it isn’t the main theme of the story, showing readers that someone with albinism is just like other people. It’s refreshing to find a story that features a character with albinism in a positive light. The story touches on many themes, including moving to a new town, learning independence, making new friends, depression, and understanding that everyone has their own challenges that they must overcome. It truly is a heartwarming story with a possitive message and a cast of interesting characters. Thought the book is written for middle grade readers, I found it to be very enjoyable to read as an adult as well. We’ve already purchased the next book in the series, A Blind Guide to Normal, and I look forward to reading it next! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality storywriting with fantastic characters! Great book club book for schools! *by L***S on April 26, 2016* I chose this book for the book club that I run at the school because I loved it so much. I read this book with my daughter, and was pulled in by the characters, the pace of the story (it was a page turner!) and the quality of the story. The location of the story, a paper mill town called Sinkville, is beautifully painted by Beth Vrabel's words through the characters and their stories. At the heart of the story is Alice, a lovely, honest and very strong character with a caring heart, going through some tremendous change. This story will pull you in and make you feel as if you are a resident of Sinkville, through your tour guide, Alice. And even though Alice has albinism, this is hardly at the core of the story - it doesn't define her, it's just something she happens to live with. I cannot recommend this book enough, particularly for parents. It's great story to read out loud to your kids, and even more fun to discuss! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Charming and Heartwarming *by B***T on October 8, 2015* A Blind Guide to Stinkville arrived at my door late in the afternoon. I offered it to my 10-year old daughter who was just about to start her reading for school, but she was too deep into another novel to start something new. As a lover of middle grade fiction I thought I'd read a few chapters...7 hours later I was in bed unable to put the book down. The rational adult side of my brain was saying, "Go to sleep! It's 11:15, and you have an early day tomorrow." But the other side of my brain said, "Are you kidding? Only 50 pages left!" I was routing for Alice and worried about Tooter. I had been laughing and crying with all of the amazing characters Beth Vrabel created in Stinkville for 199 pages, and I wasn't about to put the book down for a little extra sleep. Sure, I was a little groggy when my alarm went off this morning, but it was so worth it. I highly recommend this charming and heartwarming story about fitting in and finding your own strength to middle graders and any adult who loves middle grade fiction. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/45287341-blind-guide-to-stinkville](https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/45287341-blind-guide-to-stinkville) --- *Product available on Desertcart Brazil* *Store origin: BR* *Last updated: 2026-06-08*