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(2018) Mason Burke is a middle schooler with learning disabilities dealing with bullies, grief, and the cop who suspects Mason is responsible for the death of his own best friend. He is also utterly charming. Extra points for (spoiler!) a dog of my favorite literary breed: the Dog-that-survives-the-entire-book-hound. It's a rare breed but (attention authors!) the *best*

Thanks @mandarchy for recommending this one!

“I take a bandana. The pink one. Open up the wide square. I think this: pink is the color of good. So maybe the bandana can bring some to me”

Great book! Loved the “neurodiverse protagonist.” It would take way too long to tell you everything I love about this book, so I‘m just going to say it‘s one that will tug at your heartstrings and stay with you for a long time. ❤️ #MiddleGradeMarch #DoubleSpin

10/10 Excellent read, definitely a good book while travelling as the time you spend reading it disappears in a blink. I quickly became emotionally invested in the characters, and was pleased how it ended

Differently-abled Mason Buttle is nothing if not honest. He recently lost his Grampa, then his Mom, and finally his best friend Benny, who mysteriously fell from an apple tree on Buttle property. Mason tries hard to sequence his story and express himself to the adults...
Great story and characters

Mason Buttle is a kid that you just want to hug. His dyslexia and social awkwardness make him a target for bullies. He is further ostracized when his bed friend dies in his family‘s apple orchard. I loved this book and it‘s way of highlighting the humanity in differently abled people.

Loved the characters, very relatable story. Great book.

Thank you, @BookaholicNatty for making sure I had something to open today! I can‘t wait to read this and share with my children if it‘s a good one. 😁😁😁 This made my day!
#funinthesunsummerbookswap

It‘s absolutely wild seeing your mom mentioned in the acknowledgements of a book you‘re reading. 😂

I‘ve got quite a lot on my TBR, yet I can‘t wait for the next visit to the bookstore

A pick with reservations. Lots of bullying and a very sweet young man combine to create a Freak the Mighty – type story.

#MiddleGrades