waclements7's review against another edition
4.0
I think this is an awesome book both for kids with Asperger's and for kids without it--and for adults. It brings up a lot of the issues faced in terms of not being able to understand sarcasm, colloquialisms, etc., along with special interests, routine... It really touches on so many important areas that are so good to know about. And I think it's great that there's a story with a child with Asperger's as the hero. Things are solved easily, which isn't often the case in real life, but it would be nice if it were. It does explain a lot of basics, and it's nice to know that you're not alone if you happen to be the one with Asperger's. There _are_ times when labels help because it makes you feel that you belong to a group instead of being all alone and that you don't fit in anywhere.
thelivelyreader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
gswizzel's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very one-opening and important read!
Between 1 to 2 months ago, my baby sister was diagnosed with Autism. Me and my family have been finding ways to educate ourselves about how it works and how it affects her. Though Asperger Syndrome is not completely the same, there are similarities.
A lot of this hit home for me and at times it was hard to read because it was so familiar. But it was also a fun and heartwarming story.
I did wish it was longer, but I still appreciate what we've got in this!
This is a great, informative and diverse read. I recommend this to everyone!
Between 1 to 2 months ago, my baby sister was diagnosed with Autism. Me and my family have been finding ways to educate ourselves about how it works and how it affects her. Though Asperger Syndrome is not completely the same, there are similarities.
A lot of this hit home for me and at times it was hard to read because it was so familiar. But it was also a fun and heartwarming story.
I did wish it was longer, but I still appreciate what we've got in this!
This is a great, informative and diverse read. I recommend this to everyone!
kerryann's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first book in a series of three. I did not like this AS MUCH as the second book because of the way the doctor described autism as "something wrong in the brain" and basically the whole doctor speech. Not helpful for my 7year old to read. We had a talk about that. The rest of the book is great and he loved it.
aprileclecticbookworm's review against another edition
3.0
This was a short and entertaining story for kids using magical realism to help understand Asperger Syndrome.
esperata's review
4.0
This is a really interesting look at what life's like for an Asperger child, told in an accessible way.
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