Recommended Age:
10
+
Best for independent readers who enjoy thoughtful, empathetic stories about disability, sibling dynamics, and the meaning of acceptance and normalcy.
About the Book
Twelve-year-old Catherine loves her younger brother David, who has autism, but is frustrated by the accommodations and embarrassments his behavior requires, and longs for a normal life. When she befriends a boy in a wheelchair who uses a communication book, Catherine begins to question what normal means. A Newbery Honor book about sibling love, disability, and acceptance.
Content Ratings
💡
Light Themes
Catherine struggles with the pressure of being the neurotypical sibling, the fear of being judged, and the desire to be seen as more than just David's sister; themes of disability, acceptance, and sibling responsibility are handled with empathy.
⚔️
No Violence
There is no violence; conflict is emotional and social.
Engagement:
Genre:
Adventure
Published:
2006
Page Count:
200
