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An honest and heart-warming tale of family, growing up and 'difference' from prize-winning author Sita Brahmachari, set over the course of one life-changing day. Tender-hearted and necessary, this gem of a teen novel is a rollercoaster ride for the heart. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+Hudson is a skilled reader of books, but not so much with people. Mum's new bloke Louis is keen to help, and in turn Hudson passes on what he learns to future sibling Zed (for zygote). This all comes in useful at granddad's funeral as Hudson deals with grief, his dad's feelings of guilt and his own sadness about his parents' separation. Hudson's self-awareness about his Asperger's and how it affects him (and others) gives him a distinctive and insightful voice that offers an astute and ultimately uplifting take on the world. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
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A touching tale of how a teen with Aspergers copes with several major life events in one go. It's touching to see how Hudson feels and thinks to his grandad dying, because he uses some skills he has been taught on how to understand people who don't always mean what they say. Through his thoughts Hudson figures out how he feels to the idea of a new sibling, and his mum getting married.I felt sorry for his mum when Hudson didn't understand why she wouldn't let him wear the funeral suit to the wedding, and for Hudson because so much is implied by expression, tone, and what is left unsaid. I felt sorry for him since his dad doesn't acknowledge he sees the world differently to most, but in some ways his view point protects him from being hurt or overly sad.The car wash scene was sweet too-it's amazing how easy it is to offload to someone when in certain situations (talking in the dark isn't in the book, but it is like being in a car wash gives a sense of privacy (or of dying which is how I feel about them!). This book has a lot to think about!I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review on my blog Nayu's Reading Corner [...]
