Anything But Typical

Written by Nora Raleigh Baskin

An autistic boy fears his true self won't be seen by a potential friend.

3.9 Goodreads · 8,493 ratings

208 pages· 35,780 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· HL640L

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Bookroo's summary

Jason, a twelve-year-old autistic boy, navigates a world where he often feels out of place. Writing online offers him solace and connection, especially with PhoenixBird, a fellow storyteller. As Jason dreams of meeting her, he fears she might only see his autism, not his true self. Will their friendship survive the reality of meeting face-to-face, or will Jason's fears come true? This heartfelt journey explores the challenges of fitting in and the courage it takes to reveal one's true identity.

From the publisher

Told from the first-person perspective of an autistic boy, Nora Raleigh Baskin’s novel is an enlightening story for anyone who has ever worried about fitting in. Jason Blake is an autistic twelve-year-old living in a neurotypical world. Most days it’s 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 PhoneixBird-her name is Rebecca-could be his first real friend. But as desperate as Jason is to met her, he’s terrified that if they do meet, Rebecca wil only see his autism and not who Jason really is. By acclaimed writer Nora Raleigh Baskin, this is the breathtaking depiction of an autistic boy’s struggles-and a story for anyone who has ever worried about fitting in.