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A Different Kind of Normal

My Real-Life COMPLETELY True Story About Being Unique

My Real-Life COMPLETELY True Story About Being Unique

My Real-Life COMPLETELY True Story About Being Unique

My Real-Life COMPLETELY True Story About Being Unique

By Abigail Balfe

By Abigail Balfe

By Abigail Balfe

By Abigail Balfe

By Abigail Balfe

By Abigail Balfe

By Abigail Balfe

By Abigail Balfe

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Oct 04, 2022 | ISBN 9780593566480 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About A Different Kind of Normal

    In this joyfully illustrated memoir, Abigail Balfe recounts her journey growing up autistic and the challenges of navigating the “normal” world around her. This is a perfect book for both neurodivergent and neurotypical kids to learn more about neurodiversity.

    When Abigail was growing up, she was missing Very Important Information about herself. The information? That Abigail is autistic! In fact, Abigail didn’t know she was autistic until she was (kind of) an adult.

    This is Abigail’s story about what it was like growing up autistic in a confusing “normal” world. With entertaining anecdotes and funny accompanying illustrations, Abigail details her experiences and explains some Very Crucial Information about autism. And about neurodiversity too— a word that celebrates the importance of all brain types!

    Essential, funny, and completely unique, this book is for anyone who has ever felt different.

    About A Different Kind of Normal

    In this joyfully illustrated memoir, Abigail Balfe recounts her journey growing up autistic and the challenges of navigating the “normal” world around her. This is a perfect book for both neurodivergent and neurotypical kids to learn more about neurodiversity.

    When Abigail was growing up, she was missing Very Important Information about herself. The information? That Abigail is autistic! In fact, Abigail didn’t know she was autistic until she was (kind of) an adult.

    This is Abigail’s story about what it was like growing up autistic in a confusing “normal” world. With entertaining anecdotes and funny accompanying illustrations, Abigail details her experiences and explains some Very Crucial Information about autism. And about neurodiversity too— a word that celebrates the importance of all brain types!

    Essential, funny, and completely unique, this book is for anyone who has ever felt different.

    About A Different Kind of Normal

    In this joyfully illustrated memoir, Abigail Balfe recounts her journey growing up autistic and the challenges of navigating the “normal” world around her. This is a perfect book for both neurodivergent and neurotypical kids to learn more about neurodiversity.

    When Abigail was growing up, she was missing Very Important Information about herself. The information? That Abigail is autistic! In fact, Abigail didn’t know she was autistic until she was (kind of) an adult.

    This is Abigail’s story about what it was like growing up autistic in a confusing “normal” world. With entertaining anecdotes and funny accompanying illustrations, Abigail details her experiences and explains some Very Crucial Information about autism. And about neurodiversity too— a word that celebrates the importance of all brain types!

    Essential, funny, and completely unique, this book is for anyone who has ever felt different.

    About A Different Kind of Normal

    In this joyfully illustrated memoir, Abigail Balfe recounts her journey growing up autistic and the challenges of navigating the “normal” world around her. This is a perfect book for both neurodivergent and neurotypical kids to learn more about neurodiversity.

    When Abigail was growing up, she was missing Very Important Information about herself. The information? That Abigail is autistic! In fact, Abigail didn’t know she was autistic until she was (kind of) an adult.

    This is Abigail’s story about what it was like growing up autistic in a confusing “normal” world. With entertaining anecdotes and funny accompanying illustrations, Abigail details her experiences and explains some Very Crucial Information about autism. And about neurodiversity too— a word that celebrates the importance of all brain types!

    Essential, funny, and completely unique, this book is for anyone who has ever felt different.

    About Abigail Balfe

    ABIGAIL BALFE is a Brighton-based writer, illustrator and creative producer. Original storytelling has always been at the heart of Abigail’s career and she has spent a decade leading social media campaigns for some of the biggest TV & entertainment clients… More about Abigail Balfe

    About Abigail Balfe

    ABIGAIL BALFE is a Brighton-based writer, illustrator and creative producer. Original storytelling has always been at the heart of Abigail’s career and she has spent a decade leading social media campaigns for some of the biggest TV & entertainment clients… More about Abigail Balfe

    About Abigail Balfe

    ABIGAIL BALFE is a Brighton-based writer, illustrator and creative producer. Original storytelling has always been at the heart of Abigail’s career and she has spent a decade leading social media campaigns for some of the biggest TV & entertainment clients… More about Abigail Balfe

    About Abigail Balfe

    ABIGAIL BALFE is a Brighton-based writer, illustrator and creative producer. Original storytelling has always been at the heart of Abigail’s career and she has spent a decade leading social media campaigns for some of the biggest TV & entertainment clients… More about Abigail Balfe

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Wellness & Social Topics | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $13.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Oct 04, 2022 | 240 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593566480

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Wellness & Social Topics | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $22.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Oct 04, 2022 | 240 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593566459

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Wellness & Social Topics | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $25.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Oct 04, 2022 | 240 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593566466

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Wellness & Social Topics | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Oct 04, 2022 | 240 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593566473

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    Praise

    ★ “Heartfelt and insightful, this remarkable book has the potential to be life-changing, not only for adolescents with autism, but also for the people who care for them.” —School Library Journal, starred review
     
    “Useful and reassuring—and wrapped up in a charming, cutely illustrated package.” —Kirkus Reviews

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