Frankie knows that she is different to other people in her class: she talks too much; she always seems to say the wrong thing and she likes different things to her classmates. She also worries about the fact that she has to make regular hospital visits as she is to small for her age. Before long, Frankie wonders whether she might be an alien and decides to try to find her dad to see if he can help her.
I have to admit that I don't read many graphic novels so I was pleased that Scholastic sent this to me (thank-you!). The book is a wonderful way to show children that they are not on their own if they feel different; it is a superb way of introducing children to neurodiversity as well as letting them know that every eleven year old has similar worries, no matter who they are. We see how Frankie manages to navigate school, manage the bullies and begins to make friends; issues that are relevant to every child.
Funny and with wonderful illustrations, Frankie's World is a heart-warming book about friendship, finding yourself and being kind to others. It's an accessible read and the graphic novel will appeal to many who don't particularly enjoy reading longer novels. I know this will be a popular book when I take it in to school next term.
Frankie's World is due for release on the 6th January.
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