Tornado Brain (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781984815316)

In this heartfelt and powerfully affecting coming of age story, a neurodivergent 7th grader is determined to find her missing best friend before it's too late.

Things never seem to go as easily for thirteen-year-old Frankie as they do for her sister, Tess. Unlike Tess, Frankie is neurodivergent. In her case, that means she can't stand to be touched, loud noises bother her, she's easily distracted, she hates changes in her routine, and she has to go see a therapist while other kids get to hang out at the beach. It also means Frankie has trouble making friends. She did have one--Colette--but they're not friends anymore. It's complicated.

Then, just weeks before the end of seventh grade, Colette unexpectedly shows up at Frankie's door. The next morning, Colette vanishes. Now, after losing Colette yet again, Frankie's convinced that her former best friend left clues behind that only she can decipher, so she persuades her reluctant sister to help her unravel the mystery of Colette's disappearance before it's too late.

A powerful story of friendship, sisters, and forgiveness, Tornado Brain is an achingly honest portrait of a young girl trying to find space to be herself.

Author: Cat Patrick
ISBN-10: 1984815318
ISBN-13: 9781984815316
Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
Language: English
Published: 05/05/2020
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.80w x 1.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 9
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 508419 / Tornado Brain


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2020
School Library Journal 04/03/2020 pg. 1
Booklist 05/01/2020 pg. 66
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2020
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2020 pg. 103
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2020 - Superior,Well Above Average