From the bestselling author duo behind Can You See Me? comes this exceptional portrayal of autism diagnosis with diary entries by 12-year-old autistic author Libby Scott. Taking place before CAN YOU SEE ME? and DO YOU KNOW ME? this standout prequel follows Tally through her autism diagnosis in her final year of primary school.
Twelve-year-old Tally Olivia Adams, who is autistic, dreads her upcoming week-long class trip filled with teams and competitions. Her anxiety escalates when she learns she won't be bunking with her friend Aleksandra and will instead be with a group that includes the mean-spirited Skye. As Tally navigates the challenges of bullying and social dynamics, she must rely on her life skills to confront the situation and potentially forge new friendships.
With diary entries written by eleven-year-old Libby Scott, based on her own experiences of autism, this pioneering book, written in collaboration with esteemed author Rebecca Westcott, hasbeen widely praised for its realistic portrayal of autism. Tally is eleven years oldand she's justlike her friends. Well, sometimesshe is. If she tries really hardto be. Because there's something that makes Tally notthe same as her friends. Something she can't cover up, no matter howhard she tries: Tally is autistic. Tally's autism means there are things that botherher even though she wishesthey didn't. It means that some people misunderstand,her and feel frustratedby her. People think that because Tally's autistic, she doesn'trealise what they're thinking, but Tally sees and hears - and notices- all of it. And, honestly? That's not the easiest thing to live with. Perfect for fans of Wonderand The Goldfish Boy, this sucker punch to the heart is valuable reading for children and adults alike. Endearing, insightful and warmly uplifting, Can You SeeMe?is a story of autism, empathy and kindness that will touch readers of all ages.
Year 9 can be tough for everyone, but for Tally it feels even tougher. Make- up, boys, social media, GCSE prep - why is everything starting to feel so different? Tally has always known that being autistic means some things are harder for her than other people. But becoming a teenager has left Tally feeling like she has no idea who she is anymore.