The beautifully told story of a young autistic girl, Phoebe, meeting the world head on and coming of age. Phoebe prefers her own company as it avoids awkward transactions with the wider world but she challenges herself and is challenged by others to step outside her comfort zone as she's fast approaching the end of her school years. This in itself provides some interesting scenarios but then her closest friend needs her help and the challenges ramp up. Can Phoebe rise to the occasion? A thoroughly enjoyable read through the eyes of a neuro-diverse character.

This book is so captivating. The perfect book for teenagers, and adults as well. Being a teenager growing up is difficult, being autistic adds so many difficulties. Importantly having a friend you can share things with is so important. Reading I had to get the hankies out. Thank you Gavin for writing this story for your daughter, and sharing it with everyone too. Thank you to Anderson Press and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.

“I’m glad you’re not normal. You’re perfect the way you are… you just accept me as I am and don’t ask for anything more” Finding Phoebe is a heartwarming book about an autistic girl, trying to navigate the perils of high school and friendships. Being the parent of an autistic daughter, this felt really close to home. There’s a letter in the early part of the book from mother to daughter and I asked my daughter to read it because it portrayed exactly what I wanted to say. I nearly cried when I read the Author’s note at the end which said it was a true letter. I’d love to read more of Phoebe’s adventures. Thank you NetGalley and Andersen Press for my advanced copy.