Pub. Scholastic (2019)
Age Range - 8-11 years
Tally is eleven years old and she's just like her friends. Well, sometimes she is. If she tries really hard to be. Because there's something that makes Tally not the same as her friends. Something she can't cover up, no matter how hard she tries: Tally is autistic. Tally's autism means there are things that bother her even though she wishes they didn't. It means that some people misunderstand, her and feel frustrated by her. People think that because Tally's autistic, she doesn't realise what they're thinking, but Tally sees and hears - and notices - all of it. And, honestly? That's not the easiest thing to live with.
A singularly powerful and emotional novel, and a truly wonderful insight into what it is to be autistic. This book is essential reading for those who work with people with autism, those who know someone with autism and, quite honestly, everyone else.
As a vital side note - Imogen Wilde does an amazing job of the audiobook and deserves a huge amount of recognition for bringing this wonderful book to life.