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 desperate as Jason is to met her, he's terrified that if they do meet, Rebecca wil only see his autism and not who Jason really is.
By acclaimed writer Nora Raleigh Baskin, this is the breathtaking depiction of an autistic boy's struggles-and a story for anyone who has ever worried about fitting in.
Sounds like it could be pretty decent, eh? I like books that deal with issues not often tackled. So if this is pulled off, I think it'll be great.
Mostly I just picked it for the cover. :P It's an AWESOME cover.
EDIT: March 24, 2009 = release date. :)
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Wow, it sounds really good. I haven't heard of it, so thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOhh I love the cover. It remends me of some of the Sarah Dessen books (it's either new covers or the uk ones...not sure). Anyway, sounds awesome. I love books like this too!!
ReplyDeleteDo you know when it comes out?