A very powerful read. I actually couldn't put it down to stop and capture my inner voice. This book takes you into the heart and mind of a young girl who has asperger's syndrome. She lives with her father who is dealing with the death of his son while still mourning the loss of his wife. Caitlin, the main character was very close to her brother, Devon, and with his death she struggles even more than she has. Through her voice she helps to bring "closure" to her family and the community.
Another powerful aspect of the book I found was the references to the classic "To Kill a Mockingbird". While you don't to have read the classic the depth of the themes and connections go so deep that one that hasn't read the classic will not truly understand the author's meaning. This book is a definate read, very powerful and I am wondering if it would make a good read aloud in crew to teach about empathy?
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