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The Specials
A little disruption in class is normal for most kids, but when two new students show up without warning and his favorite teacher is kidnapped in the same week, Aiden King is thrown for a loop. It's true that Aiden has a near-genius IQ, but he's also autistic. Consistency is important for Aiden, and new people are a challenge.
Aiden struggles to deal with the change, but also finds himself teaming up with a diverse group of students, both "normals" and "specials," to find and rescue Mr. Butler. The gang includes: Aiden who has Autism; A'Reian, who has Down Syndrome; Katie, who has cerebral palsy and is wheelchair-dependent; Danny, who has learning disabilities; Jake, who is a "normal" kid sent to their classroom for two weeks as a 'learning opportunity' (read: punishment); and Ty, the new kid who makes Aiden nervous because of the color of his skin. This eclectic group of kids can't solve the mystery alone, but together they may find the unique skills they need, and Aiden may just learn the power of having friends.
Aiden struggles to deal with the change, but also finds himself teaming up with a diverse group of students, both "normals" and "specials," to find and rescue Mr. Butler. The gang includes: Aiden who has Autism; A'Reian, who has Down Syndrome; Katie, who has cerebral palsy and is wheelchair-dependent; Danny, who has learning disabilities; Jake, who is a "normal" kid sent to their classroom for two weeks as a 'learning opportunity' (read: punishment); and Ty, the new kid who makes Aiden nervous because of the color of his skin. This eclectic group of kids can't solve the mystery alone, but together they may find the unique skills they need, and Aiden may just learn the power of having friends.
136 pages, Paperback
Published August 1, 2020
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About the author
Holli Anderson
12 books82 followersAlso writes under H.L. Anderson.
Holli Anderson has a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing—which has nothing to do with writing, except maybe by adding some pretty descriptive injury and vomit scenes to her books. She discovered her joy of writing during a very trying period in her life when escaping into make-believe saved her. She enjoys reading any book she gets her hands on, but has a particular love for anything fantasy.
Along with her husband, Steve, and their four sons, she lives in Grantsville, Utah—the same small town in which she grew up.
Holli Anderson has a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing—which has nothing to do with writing, except maybe by adding some pretty descriptive injury and vomit scenes to her books. She discovered her joy of writing during a very trying period in her life when escaping into make-believe saved her. She enjoys reading any book she gets her hands on, but has a particular love for anything fantasy.
Along with her husband, Steve, and their four sons, she lives in Grantsville, Utah—the same small town in which she grew up.
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February 2, 2021
This was just such a sweet read that I couldn’t put down! I even teared up at the end. I loved the characters. I’m actually on the autism spectrum (I’m high functioning) and so is my son, so I could really relate to Aiden. To this day, I’m so literal, that jokes often go right over my head, and my husband is a comedian—poor guy. I think I understand the comedic formula a lot better now that I’m in my 30’s, but I still totally miss jokes sometimes. I could TOTALLY see my son in Aiden, too. I could totally see them hanging out at lunch together, peacefully in their own worlds, not saying a word to each other, haha.
It was a delightful read. I felt like it addressed really important topics while maintaining a fun mystery that flowed effortlessly. I hope to read more of The Specials adventures in the future!
It was a delightful read. I felt like it addressed really important topics while maintaining a fun mystery that flowed effortlessly. I hope to read more of The Specials adventures in the future!
April 9, 2022
Great book, I would recommend on reading it.
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