'n honest and frequently funny portrayal of what it's like to have a sibling with autism at an age when being accepted is so important.' Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The author is the mother of an autistic child. This is a great book to help students gain some understanding about autism, while also providing a good read. 'The first-person narrative is very engaging, and readers will identify with Catherine's struggles and cheer for her at the end. 'This is not only a great read, with a nice rhythm and easy style, but it is an important book that siblings of kids with special needs need to read.' Kid Lit: Books and More For Kids and Teens 'This is an absorbing tale about valuing people even when it's difficult, and it may encourage readers to consider the benefits and challenges of their own families and friends.' Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books A lovely, warm read, and a great discussion starter.' School Library JournalĮditors' Pick, HW Wilson Standard Catalog this sensitive story is about being different, feeling different, and finding acceptance. 'Catherine is an endearing narrator who tells her story with both humor and heartbreak. One of the treats in this book is that David echoes words rather than generating his own and he frequently speaks in lines he remembers from Arnold Lobel's Frog & Toad.' Children's Literature - Joan Kindig, Ph.D.īook of the Week, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) 'This is a story that depicts the impact of a needy child on an entire family very realistically. Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts (NCTE) A rewarding story that may well inspire readers to think about others' points of view.' Publishers Weekly 'The appealing, credible narrator at the heart of Lord's debut novel will draw in readers, as she struggles to find order and balance in her life. KidPost Book of the Week, Washington Post

Middle-grade readers will recognize her longing for acceptance and be intrigued by this exploration of dealing with differences.' Kirkus Reviews 'Catherine is an appealing and believable character, acutely self-conscious and torn between her love for her brother and her resentment of his special needs. New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing

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