Blue Bottle Mystery (Asperger's Adventures #1)
by Kathy Hoopmann (Author)
This is a warm, fun-filled fantasy story for children with a difference: the hero is Ben, a boy with Asperger Syndrome. When Ben and his friend Andy find an old bottle in the school yard, they little realize the surprises about to be unleashed in their lives. Bound up with this exciting mystery is the story of how Ben is diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and how he and his family deal with the problems and joys that come along.
Blue Bottle Mystery is a delight to read that is more than just another kid's book. For the first time, the issues and frustrations that a child may have with Asperger Syndrome are explored within a fictional format especially for children. Its portrayal of Ben as the central character offers other children with autistic spectrum disorders and their peers a positive role model. It is a valuable teaching tool that demystifies children with Asperger Syndrome, justifying their individuality as valid and interesting.
In Blue Bottle Mystery Kathy Hoopmann has combined her love of children with her passion for fantasy literature to produce a delightful read for anyone who loves an adventure and wants a unique insight into the mind of an Asperger child.
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School Library Journal
Gr 4-7--In this full-color graphic novel adaptation of Hoopmann's book of the same name, Ben--an adolescent boy with Asperger's syndrome--and his best friend Andy uncover a mysterious, possibly magical, blue bottle buried at school. Their lives take surprising turns as the wishes they make begin to come true. Divided into 12 chapters plus an epilogue, the narrative combines white dialogue bubbles and yellow blocks of texts for interior monologue, which convey Ben's narration and self-talk. The artist expertly arranges the panels and offers a wide color palette to express Ben's emotional struggles as he tries to navigate a world that has difficulty understanding him. VERDICT This graphic retelling, more successful in its execution than the original, is a valuable purchase with wide appeal for school and public libraries who want to diversify their graphic novel collections with a fun-filled fantastical story about friendship, family, and understanding.--Renee Grassi, Glen Ellyn Public Library, IL
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Kathy Hoopmann is the best-selling author of All Cats have Asperger Syndrome, Inside Asperger's Looking Out, and The Asperger Adventure series.
Rachael Smith is the creator of Rabbit, House Party, One Good Thing and Flimsy the Kitten, and she also draws comics for Doctor Who. She lives in Greater Manchester, UK.
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