| On the Spectrum Contributor(s): Gold, Jennifer (Author) |
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ISBN: 1772600423 ISBN-13: 9781772600421 Publisher: Second Story Press OUR PRICE: $12.56 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Eating Disorders & Body Image - Young Adult Fiction | Family - Parents - Young Adult Fiction | Disabilities & Special Needs |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 620 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.4" W x 8" (0.66 lbs) 336 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Growing up in the shadow of a famous mother, Clara has never felt good about her body. Now, at sixteen, she has an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating. After a social media disaster, she decides to escape for the summer to Paris to stay with her estranged dad and her six-year-old brother, Alastair, who is on the autism spectrum. Charged with his care, Clara and Alastair set out to explore the city. Paris, and a handsome young French baker, teaches Clara about first love, and a new love of food. And Alastair teachers Clara about patience, trust, and the beauty of loving without judgment. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gold, Jennifer: - Jennifer Gold is a lawyer and mother of two and the author of the YA historical fiction book Soldier Doll. A history buff, she also has degrees in psychology, law and public health. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. For more information, visit www.jennifergold.ca. |