Skip to content

Anything but typical

Anything but typical

JuvenileMiddle Grade
Pages
195
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

Jason Blake, a 12-year-old with autism, navigates a world that often misunderstands him. He finds solace and connection through an online writing community, where he meets PhoenixBird, a fellow writer named Rebecca. Jason believes Rebecca could be his first true friend, but he fears that meeting in person will reveal only his autism, not his true self. This story explores the struggles of an autistic boy and the universal desire to fit in.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

HopefulHeartwarmingEmotional
Coming of AgeFish Out of Water

Genres

Juvenile Middle Grade Children's Books

About the author

N
Nora Raleigh Baskin

Nora Raleigh Baskin writes engaging stories for young readers, often focusing on themes of identity and growing up. Her works span from the fantasy adventure The Planet, the Portal, and a Pizza to contemporary novels like Anything but Typical and The Truth About My Bat Mitzvah. Readers can always count on her for relatable characters and thought-provoking plots.

Characters

Jason BlakeProtagonist
RebeccaSupporting
All characters in Anything but typical