A different kind of normal : my real-life completely true story about being unique / Abigail Balfe.
| Author/creator | Balfe, Abigail author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First American edition. |
| Publication | New York : Crown Books for Young Readers, [2022] |
| Copyright Date | ©2021 |
| Description | 234 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | My real-life completely true story about being unique |
| Contents | A memory -- An introduction -- Science, history & facts -- Abigail's world map -- School (toilets feature heavily) -- Special interests -- Emotions -- Family -- Sensory sensitivities -- Social communication -- Humor -- Friendships -- Big school -- Puberty -- College -- My tips for navigating the neurotypical world if you are not neurotypical -- My tips for helping an autistic person feel seen -- My absolute best things about being autistic -- A final note -- Really useful further learning -- Glossary. |
| Abstract | Hi! My name is Abigail, and I'm autistic. But I didn't know I was autistic until I was (kind of) an adult. This is my true story of growing up in the confusing "normal" world, all the while missing some Very Important Information about myself. There'll be scary moments involving toilets and crowded trains, heartwarming tales of cats and pianos, and funny memories including my dad and a mysterious tub of ice cream. Along the way, you'll also find some Very Crucial Information about autism. Important, funny, and completely unique, this book is for anyone who has ever felt different -- Provided by publisher |
| General note | Originally published by Puffin Books, London, in 2021. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 226). |
| Interest age level | Ages 8-12 |
| Interest grade level | Grades 4-8 |
| Audience | 980 Lexile |
| Genre/form | Autobiographies. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Life skills guides. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Autobiographies. |
| LCCN | 2022945625 |
| ISBN | 9780593566459 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0593566459 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9780593566466 (library binding) |
| ISBN | 0593566467 (library binding) |
| ISBN | 9780593566480 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 0593566483 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 9781668858677 (Folett bdg) |
| ISBN | 1668858673 (Folett bdg) |
| Stock number | Random House Childrens Books, Attn Order Entry 400 Hahn rd, Westminister, MD, USA, 21157 SAN 201-3975 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B B196D | ✔ Available | Place Hold |