![]() ![]() She often worries about what other people think about David, for example Ryan from school who regularly teases him.Ĭatherine becomes excited of the prospect of a new neighbour her own age moving in the house opposite, however is embarrassed by David when she attempts to make friends and finds Kristi's loyalties are tied between herself and boy from the local school, Ryan.Ĭatherine's mother regularly encourages her to sign up for classes at the community centre, as she notices Catherine is quite isolated in being a young carer. ![]() Her dad works full-time to support the family whilst her mother works from home to care for her brother.Ĭatherine enjoys art as an outlet for the pressures that are exerted upon her, and creates a list of 'rules' for brother David as a reminder of how to behave appropriately and comply with social norms. Instead, Catherine spends most of her time 'baby-sitting' her younger brother David who suffers with autism. However, because her parents are divorced, Melissa is spending the entire holidays vacationing in California with her dad. It's summer break and 12-year old Catherine is longing to spend time with her best-friend Melissa. Sensitively tackles disability, and has a lovely resolution promoting tolerance. ![]() Raises some thought-provoking questions about what makes us all different and the same. Helpful when teaching primary-aged children about disability and inclusion (specifically autism). Really well-written and kind-hearted book. ![]()
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