Pros: Fully-fleshed out characters; tender and humorous tone; important subject well-handled Cons: ~~
Adolescence can be such a painful, self-conscious time...and also hilarious and exciting! Who among us can't remember the feelings that come with being 12-on-the-verge-of-13, and wondering if everyone in the world is more "normal" or more blessedly ...
Pros: Honest look at a family with an autistic child, adolescent conflicts, humor, fresh perspective Cons: None
Twelve-year old Catherine wants only a “normal” life, but that is just not her destiny. Her brother David is autistic and she struggles with her dual relationships as both the loving sister and embarrassed adolescent girl. In her role of a ...
Pros: Beautiful writing, endearing message Cons: Please see review
NICOLE’S RULES: *Good literature must convey an universal truth. *Children’s books must possess endings that neither cause readers to sink into a miserable bog, nor float youngsters into endless clouds. *All works of ...
Pros: Realistic portrait of growing up different Cons: Predictable ending
Twelve-year-old Catherine's autistic younger brother David is a constant source of embarrassment for her, from his hand flapping and public tantrums to socially inappropriate behaviors such as dropping his pants in public. Catherine is constantly ...
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