I have read many novels written from the perspective of an autistic child. This was beautiful and suspenseful and tragic and poignant. I am so glad it is on the Great Stoneface List this year. More students will read it.
Set in 1986, Nova and her sister Bridget have been shuffled around foster homes since they were taken from their mother, who was mentally ill. Nova is in a new home, without Bridget now, and is doing great. They love her, and understand that she is not "retarded" and stupid as everyone else thinks. Nova is waiting for Bridget to come back, as promised, on the day the Challenger will launch. But the day comes, and with it, the anticipated tragedy. This climax triggers Nova to remember everything. (FIC PAN)
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