Pinned

By: Sharon G. Flake

Narrated by: Bahni Turpin, Dominic Hoffman

Award-winning author Sharon G. Flake presents a powerful novel about a teen boy and girl, each tackling disabilities.

Autumn and Adonis have nothing in common and everything in common. Autumn is outgoing and has lots of friends. Adonis is shy and not so eager to connect with people. But even with their differences, the two have one thing in common - they're each dealing with a handicap. For Autumn, who has a learning disability, reading is a painful struggle that makes it hard to focus in class. But as her school’s most aggressive team wrestler, Autumn can take down any problem. Adonis is confined to a wheelchair. He has no legs. He can't walk or dance. But he’s a strong reader who loves books. Even so, Adonis has a secret he knows someone like Autumn can heal.

In time, Autumn and Adonis are forced to see that our greatest weaknesses can turn into the assets that forever change us and those we love.

Told in alternating voices, Pinned explores issues of self-discovery, friendship, and what it means to be different.

©2012 Listening Library; 2012 Sharon Flake

powerful

this book was read this book was very encouraging. it motivates children to be better in school and in life. it works on their self esteem and let them know that is not all about looks. it lets people also know that is more to life then just playing games.

it had a great ending

loved how it started with Adonis hating her to him getting used to her and likeing her