![]() She especially dislikes her encounters with another fifth-grader named Josh, who sometimes calls her a freak. She often alienates others by stating annoying or hurtful facts she thinks will help them.Ĭaitlin dreads the chaos of recess. Brook’s instructions, but the girl’s black-and-white thinking makes it hard for her to grasp the nuances of human behavior. Brook continues to urge Caitlin to make friends by using her manners and being nice to others. She’s coached her on how to interpret people’s feelings by reading their facial expressions and looking them in the eye. ![]() Brook, has always helped Caitlin deal with her Tantrum Rage Meltdowns (TRMs). She narrates this account of her growth and search for closure in the aftermath of tragedy.Ĭaitlin’s school counselor, Mrs. Because of her Asperger’s, it is difficult for Caitlin to understand her dad’s emotions or express her own. Dad frequently breaks down crying at home. Two teens shot Devon, another student and a teacher at Devon’s middle school. ![]() As the story begins, her beloved older brother, Devon, has recently died. She lost her mom to cancer some years earlier. Caitlin is a bright fifth-grader and skilled artist with Asperger’s syndrome. ![]()
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