Anything But Typical
Book Description
Jason Blake is an autistic 12-year-old living in a neurotypical world. Most days it's just a matter of time before something goes wrong. But Jason finds a glimmer of understanding when he comes across PhoenixBird, who posts stories to the same online site as he does.
Jason can be himself when he writes and he thinks that PhoneixBird-her name is Rebecca-could be his first real friend. But as d... More
Book Information
Publisher | Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers |
Binding | Hardcover (10 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 208 |
ISBN-10 | B00740IKQ0 |
Publication Date | 03/24/2009 |
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9/15/2010 J.Aday Kennedy said:
tags: autistic spectrum disorder, autism, expressing of feelings and thoughts, computers, friendship, middle school, kids' books, neurotypical, realistic fiction, nora raleigh baskin, children's literature
Before I wrote this review I did something I do not normally do. I read someone else’s review. Prior to reading this review I was prepared to sing the book’s praises. After, I was less enthusiastic. The other review was written by an autistic person. Surprised by their opinion and review I liste... more
tags: autistic spectrum disorder, autism, expressing of feelings and thoughts, computers, friendship, middle school, kids' books, neurotypical, realistic fiction, nora raleigh baskin, children's literature
6/8/2009 Mary Sandford said:
tags: I recommend
"Jason Blake is an autistic 12-year-old living ina neurotypical world." the first few chapter were confusing, I thought the comments about writing were author intrusion, but as I read on I realized this 12-year-old was much more intelligent than I'd thought. Rereading I did get that it is all from ... more
tags: I recommend
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