Stuck in Neutral

Written by Terry Trueman

Part of the Stuck in Neutral series

Trapped in silence, a boy's life hangs in the balance as his father contemplates a drastic decision.

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114 pages· 23,940 words· Est. 2 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Shawn McDaniel is trapped in a motionless body, unable to communicate his vibrant inner world. To his father, Shawn's life seems a silent struggle, possibly warranting release. But Shawn's spirit is alive, rich, and desperate to be heard. As his father grapples with a life-altering decision, Shawn's true feelings remain locked inside. Will his silent plea for life be understood before it's too late? Discover the unseen depths of a boy whose mind defies his physical limitations, and the profound impact of unspoken love and understanding.

From the publisher

This “intense reading experience” is a Printz Honor Book.Shawn McDaniel’s life is not what it may seem to anyone looking at him. He is glued to his wheelchair, unable to voluntarily move a muscle–he can’t even move his eyes. For all Shawn’s father knows, his son may be suffering. Shawn may want a release. And as long as he is unable to communicate his true feelings to his father, Shawn’s life is in danger.To the world, Shawn’s senses seem dead. Within these pages, however, we meet a side of him that no one else has seen–a spirit that is rich beyond imagining, breathing life.The paperback features an Extras section, giving readers even more insight into Shawn’s life, and a Q&amp;A with Terry Trueman.Booklist starred review

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