Monthly Archives: April 2012

Mindblind

Mindblind by Jennifer Roy Nathaniel Clark has Asperger’s Syndrome.  He also has friends, a jerk of a father, an incredibly loving mother and a completely normal crush on a girl.  While navigating high school social life is a bit different … Continue reading

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Here’s How I See It, Here’s How It Is

Here’s How I See It–Here’s How It Is by Heather Henson Junebug is having a rough summer.  Usually it’s her favorite time of year, her family coming together to put on plays at the summer playhouse her father runs.  Usually, … Continue reading

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: A Novel

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon When this book was released in 2003, it collected various awards and before long became an international best-seller.  The odd thing is, within the pages of the book, … Continue reading

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The Very Ordered Existence of Merilee Marvelous

The Very Ordered Existence of Merilee Marvelous by Suzanne Crowley Merliee Monroe has her life organized just how she wants it.  Her time is carefully allocated using a schedule of her own making.  She has a too perfect younger sister, … Continue reading

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How to Talk to an Autistic Child

How to Talk to an Autistic Kid This is a slim non-fiction book written by an middle school student with autism.  It is a super fast read and would be great for teachers, guidance counselors or anyone who wants to … Continue reading

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To Oz and Back

To Oz and Back: A Bones & the Duchess Mystery (Bones and the Duchess Mysteries) by Alexandra Eden This is a truly awful book.  It is poorly written, boring, unrelatable, completely unaware of its audience and sometimes downright offensive. Right … Continue reading

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The Case of the Prank that Stank

The Case of the Prank that Stank #1 (Wright & Wong) by Laura J. Burns and Melinda Metz Agatha befriended Orville in the second grade because she couldn’t stand how Orville was getting bullied. Five years later, in an ironic … Continue reading

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April is Still Autism Awareness Month

Last year I was able to devote an entire month to books featuring characters with ASD.  This year I am proud to continue review these books.  Please forgive the reposting, but this is what I wrote last year about awareness … Continue reading

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Opening Day!

Baseball season starts in just 2 days!!  Are you ready?  I’m afraid I’m not reviewing any baseball books this month, but check out this great list of books about baseball I’ve already written up.  Play ball! For Primary Grades Baseball … Continue reading

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