Finding Phoebe

“I’m glad you’re not normal. You’re perfect the way you are… you just accept me as I am and don’t ask for anything more”Finding Phoebe is a heartwarming book about an autistic girl, trying to navigate the perils of high school and friendships.Being the parent of an autistic daughter, this felt really close to home. There’s a letter in the early part of the book from mother to daughter and I asked my daughter to read it because it portrayed exactly what I wanted to say. I nearly cried when I read the Author’s note at the end which said it was a true letter.I’d love to read more of Phoebe’s adventures. Thank you NetGalley and Andersen Press for my advanced copy.

A beautiful coming of age novel about an autistic girl dealing with life's many problems as she moves towards adulthood. There's a gentle humour in the telling of the story, which focuses mainly on friendship. This is an emotional, feel-good book that was a delight to read.