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keisenbraun 's review for:
Ginny Moon
by Benjamin Ludwig
With Ginny Moon, Benjamin Ludwig has created a story that is both charming and heartbreaking. Ginny is a 14-year-old girl with autism. She has difficulty communicating and self-advocating, which often leads to confusion and frustration for Ginny and her adoptive parents. Not having any personal experience with autism, I found it interesting to get a peek into the way Ginny's brain works. Ludwig does a great job of showing Ginny's perspective while also revealing to readers how Ginny may be misinterpreting the events around her.
Because it takes Ginny a while to catch on to certain things, the narrative can feel redundant and drawn out at times. There were a few other small details about the story that bothered me, but I don't want to say anything spoilery. Overall this was an enjoyable read with a brave, quirky heroine you won't soon forget.
Because it takes Ginny a while to catch on to certain things, the narrative can feel redundant and drawn out at times. There were a few other small details about the story that bothered me, but I don't want to say anything spoilery. Overall this was an enjoyable read with a brave, quirky heroine you won't soon forget.