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A review by caseythereader
Good Different by Meg Eden Kuyatt
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Thanks to Books Forward PR for the free advance copy of this book.
- GOOD DIFFERENT is a middle grade novel in verse from the point of view of Selah, an autistic middle schooler. Only she doesn't know that yet, and is struggling trying to follow all the rules it takes to be "normal."
- Selah is a bright and bubbly protagonist, and you will be right there fighting for her as she discovers the words to describe herself and works to be allowed to use her tools and accommodations in school.
- I love that this book gets into how autism is often overlooked in young girls. I also loved that it showed multiple adults in different places on the spectrum as well, further underlining that there's no one way of being autistic. I think a lot of kids will love this book and maybe even see themselves in it.
- GOOD DIFFERENT is a middle grade novel in verse from the point of view of Selah, an autistic middle schooler. Only she doesn't know that yet, and is struggling trying to follow all the rules it takes to be "normal."
- Selah is a bright and bubbly protagonist, and you will be right there fighting for her as she discovers the words to describe herself and works to be allowed to use her tools and accommodations in school.
- I love that this book gets into how autism is often overlooked in young girls. I also loved that it showed multiple adults in different places on the spectrum as well, further underlining that there's no one way of being autistic. I think a lot of kids will love this book and maybe even see themselves in it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Blood
Minor: Alcohol