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Freak the Mighty
by Rodman Philbrick
Citation:Philbrick, R. (1993). Freak the mighty.New York, NY: Blue Sky Press.Genre:Realistic FictionSequel: Max the Mighty
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Crispin: Book 1
Crispin
The Cross of Lead
by Avi
Genre: Modern FantasyThe 2003 Newbery Award Winner and New York Times Best-seller. "Avi's latest novel is superb combination of mystery, historical fiction, and a coming-of-age tale... Breathlessly paced, beautifully written, and filled with details of life in the Middle Ages, this compelling novel is one of Avi's finest."-Book Report. This book is about a boy who does not know his past
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The Cat in the Hat and Other Dr. Seuss Favorites
by Dr. Seuss
9 complete stories at a great price! Featuring: The Cat in the Hat read by Kelsey Grammer Horton Hears a Who read by Dustin Hoffman How the Grinch Stole Christmas read by Walter Matthau Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? read by John Cleese The Lorax read by Ted Danson Yertle the Turtle , Gertrude McFuzz , and The Big Brag read by John Lithgow Thidwick, the Big-Hearted Moose read by Mercedes... (more)
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The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun
Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder
by Carol Stock Kranowitz
The revised and updated edition of a groundbreaking special-needs activity guide This revised edition of the companion volume to The Out-of-Sync Child includes new activities that parents of kids with Sensory Processing Disorder can do at home with their child, along with updated information on which activities are most appropriate for children with coexisting conditions such as Asperger's, autism, and... (more)
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The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
by Avi
An ocean voyage of unimaginable consequences. Not every thirteen-year-old girl is accused of murder, brought to trial, and found guilty. But I was just such a girl, and my story is worth relating even if it did happen years ago. Be warned, however: If strong ideas and action offend you, read no more. Find another companion to share your idle hours. For my part, I intend to tell the truth as I lived it.
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Ian's Walk
A Story About Autism
by Judith Mathews, Laurie Lears
A young girl realizes how much she cares for her autistic brother Ian when he gets lost at the park.
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Do You Remember the Color Blue?: The Questions Children Ask About Blindness
by Sally Hobart Alexander
Children are often curious about blindness, but are told that it is impolite to pose their questions to a blind person. Not so, says Sally Hobart Alexander, who lost her sight at the age of twenty-six. In this informative book, illustrated with photos of Sally and her family, the author answers thirteen thought-provoking questions that children have asked her, for example, "If your eyes don't see, do they work at... (more)
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Stuck in Neutral
by Terry Trueman
Shawn McDaniel is an enigma and a miracle--except no one knows it, least of all his father. His life is not what it may seem to anyone looking at him. Not even those who love him best have any idea what he is truly like. In this extraordinary and powerful first novel, the reader learns to look beyond the obvious and finds a character whose spirit is rich beyond imagining and whose story is unforgettable. My life... (more)
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Train Go Sorry
Inside a Deaf World
by Leah Hager Cohen
This portrait of New York's Lafayette School for the Deaf is not just a work of journalism. It is also a memoir, since Leah Hager Cohen grew up on the school's campus and her father is its superintendent. As a hearing person raised among the deaf, Cohen appreciates both the intimate textures of that silent world and the gulf that separates it from our own.
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Flowers for Algernon
by Daniel Keyes
The story of a mentally disabled man who is given the opportunity to possibly increase his mental abilities through experimental procedures. Charlie's experimental quest for intelligence mirrors that of Algernon, an extraordinary lab mouse that received that procedure prior to Charlie. In poignant diary entries, Charlie tells how his life changes after the brain operation.
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A Small White Scar
by K. A. Nuzum
Dreams always have a price Will can see his future stretch out before him. It's as clear as the plains that lead to La Junta and the first-place winnings at the rodeo. He will become a man, a cowboy with a life of his own. But his twin brother, Denny, follows, bringing with him the memory of that small white scar. Ahead lies adventure; behind, responsibility. And on the road between, Will and Denny will travel... (more)
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Becoming Naomi Leon
by Pam Munoz Ryan
Naomi Soledad Leon Outlaw has had a lot to contend with in her young life, her name for one. Then there are her clothes (sewn in polyester by Gram), her difficulty speaking up, and her status at school as "nobody special." But according to Gram, most problems can be overcome with positive thinking. And with Gram and her little brother, Owen, life at Avocado Acres Trailer Rancho in California is happy and... (more)
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See the Ocean
by Estelle Condra
Nellie loves her family's annual trip over the Black Mountains to their beach house. Every year her two brothers compete to see who will first see the ocean through the mountain passes. Illustrated in softly flowing colors, this is the story of a little girl who sees the beauty of the world, not with her eyes, but with her mind and her heart.
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The Rope Trick
by Lloyd Alexander
Lidi is a brilliant magician, able to perform all manner of astonishing illusions. But one trick eludes her, the greatest in the world: the rope trick. And only one person can teach it to her: the legendary magician Ferramondo. On her quest to find him, she joins up with Daniella, an orphan with true prophetic powers; a handsome outlaw with a price on his head; and a circus owner with a troupe of dancing pigs. But... (more)
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Pretending to be Normal
Living with Asperger's Syndrome
by Liane Holliday Willey
Autobiography of a woman and her child diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. Author shares her daily struggles and challenges. Includes appendices providing coping strategies and guidance. For the general reader as well as professionals. Softcover.
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Riding the Bus with My Sister
A True Life Journey
by Rachel Simon
Beth is a spirited woman with mental retardation, who spends nearly every day riding the buses in Philadelphia. The drivers, a lively group, are her mentors; her fellow passengers are her community. When Beth asks her sister Rachel to accompany her on the buses for one year, they take a transcendent journey together that changes Rachel's life in incredible ways and leads her to accept her sister at long... (more)
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The Magic Tree House: Books 1-8 (Osborne, Mary Pope. Magic Tree House Series (New York, N.Y.).)
by Mary Pope Osborne
Read by the author 5 hours, 40 mintues 5 CD's Just in time for the holidays enjoy eight Magic Tree House chapter books in a special CD gift set. As an added bonus, listen to an interview with the author and reader, Mary Pope Osborne. These eight stories, currently available as two retail volumes on cassette with a combines price of $36.00, are being offered now along with the interview in a 5-CD set at a... (more)
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Learning Outside the Lines
Two Ivy League Students with Learning Disabilities and ADHD Give You the Tools for Academic Success and Educational Revolution
by Jonathan Mooney, David Cole
Learning with YOUR purpose in mind -- not your parents', not your teacher's, not your school's Every day, your school, your teachers, and even your peers draw lines to measure and standardize intelligence. They decide what criteria make one person smart and another person stupid. They decide who will succeed and who will just get by. Perhaps you find yourself outside the norm, because you learn differently... (more)
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Adrian Mole: Book 1
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾
by Sue Townsend
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾ is the first book in the Adrian Mole series of comedic fiction, written by Sue Townsend. The book is written in a diary style, and focuses on the worries and regrets of a teenager who believes himself to be an intellectual. The story is in 1981 and 1982, and in the background it refers to some of the historic world events of the time, such as the Falklands War and the... (more)
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W.I.T.C.H (Graphic Novels): Book 1
The Power of Friendship
by Disney Book Group
In the GRAPHIC NOVEL #1 the five friends discover their destinies and the power of their friendship in 128 pages of original 4-color comics.

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