Description
Twelve-year-old Catherine struggles to navigate the complexities of adolescence while caring for her autistic brother David, whose unpredictable behavior often embarrasses her in front of her peers. When she befriends Kristi, a spirited young girl who uses a wheelchair, Catherine's carefully constructed world of rules and expectations begins to shift in unexpected ways. Through her relationships with both David and Kristi, Catherine discovers that life's most meaningful connections often come from embracing differences rather than hiding from them. This poignant coming-of-age story explores themes of acceptance, family dynamics, and the transformative power of friendship, revealing how understanding others—and ourselves—requires letting go of rigid expectations. Cynthia Lord's debut novel is a touching and honest portrayal of a girl learning that normal is far less important than being true to those we love.
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Published Jan 1, 2006
216 pages
ISBN: 9780439443820
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Published Jan 1, 2006
ISBN: 9780439443838
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First Published
2006
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en
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