All the Small Wonderful Things (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781536225808)

In an endearing story about an autistic boy and his steadfast furry pal, Alex is convinced that winning a trophy at the dog show will help him make a real friend at last.

Eleven-year-old Alex knows that starting middle school will be a big change, and for an autistic person, change can be terrifying. He is sure that having a friend by his side will help. But how can he make one? Alex devises a plan to impress the kids at school by winning a trophy at the PAWS Dog Show with his trusty sidekick, Kevin the cockapoo. This should be a walk in the park, right? If only. It turns out that finding a friend is harder than Alex thought--unless, maybe, friendship is about something more than popularity. This charming story, told through Alex's clear and honest voice, navigates relationships of all stripes between classmates, new neighbors, family, and, of course, a kid and his dog. After all, friendship isn't one-size-fits-all--maybe it's found in the small things where you least expect it.

Author: Kate Foster
ISBN-10: 1536225800
ISBN-13: 9781536225808
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 10/24/2023
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.10w x 0.90d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 520915 / All the Small Wonderful Things


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2023
Booklist 09/01/2023 pg. 87
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2023
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2023 pg. 80