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When a neurodivergent girl finds a ghost in the walls, she must decide if the ghost is an ally or an enemy -- and the wrong decision could destroy her and her family. From Schneider Family Book Award Honor author Meg Eden Kuyatt comes a chilling yet lyrical new novel-in-verse that's sure to resonate with readers for years to come.
Neurodivergent and sock-collecting Vee is stuck at her uptight and "perfect" Grandma Jojo's house for the summer, who she has absolutely nothing in common with. To make matters worse, Vee thought her older cousin Cat would make summer fun again--until an incident happens in the middle of the night. And Cat hasn't been seen since.
Then Vee discovers a ghost living in Jojo's walls. And this girl... this ghost... has been collecting Jojo's secrets. At first, Vee finds the ghost to be an escape from her grandmother and her memories of the incident with Cat.
But as the girl encourages Vee to get back at Jojo by playing pranks, Vee soon uncovers Jojo's insecurities. And Vee starts to think twice about taking part in the girl's schemes, until the girl suddenly becomes dangerous, trapping Vee in the walls and threatening to flood the house and everyone in it.
Will Vee let grief and anger take control -- or is there a way to use even the broken, confusing pieces of her feelings to save her messy family?
A contemporary novel-in-verse with a ghostly twist, The Girl in the Walls explores grief in changing relationships, messy family feelings, and generational mental health stigma.
Praise for Good Different:
A Schneider Family Book Award Honor Book
A School Library Journal Best Book
Chicago Public Library Best Fiction for Older Readers
"The next Wonder. Good Different should be required reading." -- Good Morning America
★ "This beautifully written novel-in-verse follows one girl's journey as she learns that she's on the autism spectrum and comes to embrace herself. Readers will rejoice with Selah as she learns to accept herself as she is." -- Booklist, starred review
★ "Heartfelt. Kuyatt uses candid lines to present Selah's own experiences, self-knowledge, and eventual self-advocacy." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
"This moving new novel in verse will build empathy among neurotypical kids for the challenges their autistic peers face, and help autistic kids discover the power of their own voices. Highly recommended." -- A Mighty Girl
"Here's a book that throws that dumb stereotype of the stoic autistic experience out the window -- it's full of deep feelings and soul-searching and is just an absolute joy." -- Common Sense Media
"A beautiful story about family relationships, support, and how to communicate with people you love but can't completely relate to." -- Child Mind Institute
"A brilliant, deeply moving, and redemptive novel about neurodiversity and living on the spectrum." -- The Reading Eagle
"Relatable, profound and beautifully heartfelt. I loved it." -- Elle McNicoll, author of the Schneider Family Book Award Honor-winning A Kind of Spark
"A powerfuladdition to literature about the autism experience. Selah is funny, insightful, and poetic in her quest to balance fitting in and staying true to herself." -- Laura Shovan, co-author of Sydney Taylor Notable novel A Place at the Table
"Meg Eden Kuyatt portrays the experience of being an autistic girl with authenticity and heart. Her beautiful verse paints a vivid picture of the challenges and the joys of being autistic. Selah is a hero that readers will root for and remember." -- Sarah Kapit, author of Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen!
"Throughout Good Different, Selah learns it's okay to stand up and it's okay to stand out. Meg Kuyatt's powerful debut finds Selah answering the age-old question: Why be normal when you can soar like a dragon?" -- Eric Bell, author of Alan Cole Is Not a Coward
Meg Eden Kuyatt is the neurodivergent author of the Schneider Family Book
Neurodivergent and sock-collecting Vee is stuck at her uptight and "perfect" Grandma Jojo's house for the summer, who she has absolutely nothing in common with. To make matters worse, Vee thought her older cousin Cat would make summer fun again--until an incident happens in the middle of the night. And Cat hasn't been seen since.
Then Vee discovers a ghost living in Jojo's walls. And this girl... this ghost... has been collecting Jojo's secrets. At first, Vee finds the ghost to be an escape from her grandmother and her memories of the incident with Cat.
But as the girl encourages Vee to get back at Jojo by playing pranks, Vee soon uncovers Jojo's insecurities. And Vee starts to think twice about taking part in the girl's schemes, until the girl suddenly becomes dangerous, trapping Vee in the walls and threatening to flood the house and everyone in it.
Will Vee let grief and anger take control -- or is there a way to use even the broken, confusing pieces of her feelings to save her messy family?
A contemporary novel-in-verse with a ghostly twist, The Girl in the Walls explores grief in changing relationships, messy family feelings, and generational mental health stigma.
Praise for Good Different:
A Schneider Family Book Award Honor Book
A School Library Journal Best Book
Chicago Public Library Best Fiction for Older Readers
"The next Wonder. Good Different should be required reading." -- Good Morning America
★ "This beautifully written novel-in-verse follows one girl's journey as she learns that she's on the autism spectrum and comes to embrace herself. Readers will rejoice with Selah as she learns to accept herself as she is." -- Booklist, starred review
★ "Heartfelt. Kuyatt uses candid lines to present Selah's own experiences, self-knowledge, and eventual self-advocacy." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
"This moving new novel in verse will build empathy among neurotypical kids for the challenges their autistic peers face, and help autistic kids discover the power of their own voices. Highly recommended." -- A Mighty Girl
"Here's a book that throws that dumb stereotype of the stoic autistic experience out the window -- it's full of deep feelings and soul-searching and is just an absolute joy." -- Common Sense Media
"A beautiful story about family relationships, support, and how to communicate with people you love but can't completely relate to." -- Child Mind Institute
"A brilliant, deeply moving, and redemptive novel about neurodiversity and living on the spectrum." -- The Reading Eagle
"Relatable, profound and beautifully heartfelt. I loved it." -- Elle McNicoll, author of the Schneider Family Book Award Honor-winning A Kind of Spark
"A powerfuladdition to literature about the autism experience. Selah is funny, insightful, and poetic in her quest to balance fitting in and staying true to herself." -- Laura Shovan, co-author of Sydney Taylor Notable novel A Place at the Table
"Meg Eden Kuyatt portrays the experience of being an autistic girl with authenticity and heart. Her beautiful verse paints a vivid picture of the challenges and the joys of being autistic. Selah is a hero that readers will root for and remember." -- Sarah Kapit, author of Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen!
"Throughout Good Different, Selah learns it's okay to stand up and it's okay to stand out. Meg Kuyatt's powerful debut finds Selah answering the age-old question: Why be normal when you can soar like a dragon?" -- Eric Bell, author of Alan Cole Is Not a Coward
Meg Eden Kuyatt is the neurodivergent author of the Schneider Family Book