Anything But Typical Baskin, Nora Raleigh and Parks, Tom

Description: Anything But Typical Baskin, Nora Raleigh and Parks, Tom Product Description Jason Blake is an autistic 12-year-old living in a neurotypical world. Most days its just a matter of time before something goes wrong. But Jason finds a glimmer of understanding when he comes across PhoenixBird, who posts stories to the same online site as he does. Jason can be himself when he writes, and he thinks that PhoenixBird her name is Rebecca could be his first real friend. But as desperate as Jason is to meet her, hes terrified that if they do meet, Rebecca will only see his autism and not who Jason really is. This is an enormously difficult subject, but Baskin, without dramatics or sentimentality, makes it universal. - Booklist, starred review From School Library Journal Grade 47As if adolescence isn't difficult enough by itself, 12-year-old Jason Blake is not a "neurotypical" (NT), he's autistic and interprets the world differently from other children. As a result, kids at school make fun of him and no one seems to understand him, including his family. Writing stories is one of Jason's few escapes, the one place where he can really be himself. After Jason begins a tentative relationship with Rebecca (PhoenixBird) on Storyboard, an online writing forum, he struggles with the fear of meeting her in person. Simultaneously, he narrates his past, giving listeners a glimpse of what life is like growing up as an autistic child. Tom Parks gives a near perfect performance of this eye-opening novel (S & S, 2009) by Nora Raleigh Baskin told from Jason's viewpoint. Always using just the right tone, he liberates the story's apprehension and wit. Poignant and real, the novel's honesty will bring tears to listeners' eyes. Recommended to fans of the Joey Pigza series. Terry Ann Lawler, Phoenix Public Library, AZ END About the Author Nora Raleigh Baskin has written several novels for middle-grade readers and teens, including Basketball (Or Something Like It), In the Company of Crazies, and her first book, What Every Girl (Except Me) Knows, for which she was chosen as a Publishers Weekly Flying Start. Nora lives with her family in Connecticut. Fast Shipping We ship multiple times a week. DVD Media will generally be upgraded to First Class if under 1lbs. If over 1lbs then will usually ship via priority envelope. Most other products will ship via USPS Priority unless a faster service is located. Returns Returns are accepted for DOA products but are not accepted for incompatible, changed mind etc. The reason for this is that many of my products are vintage, such as software that does not work with modern-day computers. But each request will be considered. My Products My products range from DVDs, games, books, and small electronics. I generally do not carry mainstream current-day products.

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