Awards and Honors2010 National Book Award, Young People’s Literature; 2011 ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults; 2011 ALA Notable Children’s Books, Older Readers; 2011 Golden Kite Honor, Fiction; IRA Teachers' Choices 2011, Intermediate Readers; Children's Book Committee Bank Street College of Education Children's Choices - Best Books of 2011, Coming of Age, ages 12-14
"Mrs. Brook always wants me to look in her eyes. She says we can see emotions in people's eyes. I can't." Ten-year-old Caitlin has Asperger's syndrome. Her brother, Devon, always helped Caitlin with the confusing world around her, but he was killed in a recent school shooting. Caitlin's school counselor has told her about something called "closure," and Caitlin knows that she and her dad need it. Unfortunately, no one can tell Caitlin where to find it.
The perfect literary mix for your middle-grade readers. Featuring subject matter a bit more complex and multi-dimensional, this category is packed with captivating novels and fascinating nonfiction. Expect the 12 books offered in tis category to fly off the shelf.