Mockingbird Audiobook

" Love this idea of reading through the perspective of a handicapped child. "

" Beautiful story of a young girls search for closure and understanding the world around her. "

" This book was absolutely amazing. It made me cry many times, and only very special books can do that to me. It was very touching and a very fast paced read. "

" Great book. Quick read, realistic, painfully beautiful. I was sad when it was over. "

" This book gives a realistic view of life as seen through the eyes of a young girl with Asperger's syndrome. I heard this author speak at the Festival of Faith and Writing this year, bought the book at the festival, and read it on the plane ride home. Touching story; recommended. "

" Wonderfully written book from an autistic child's point of view. Everyone who works in a school should read it. "

" Awesome <3 this read it 4 school homework v. Enjoyable :3 "

" I read this book with my daughter and it was amazing. The book was perfect for her and I enjoyed it as well. "

" Wonderful story. Great read for any child, parent, teacher. "

" This was a beautiful novel. Having an Autistic sister, I saw a lot of similarities between her and the narrator, and it gave me just the slightest idea of how it must be for my sister to see the world every day. "

" While this is officially a children's book, it provides powerful insights to people of all ages as to what it might be like inside the mind of a child with Asperger's. Enlightening and thought-provoking! "

" Fascinating story told through the eyes of a girl with Asperger's whose brother was slain in a middle school shooting. How Caitlin, her father, and the community make their way toward healing is a movingly beautiful tale. One of the best books I've read this year. "

" This book would be a great read aloud or reading group discussion. Get out the tissues! "

" I loved this story. I couldn't put it down! It shows that everyone is special and amazing in their own way. And that we all have our journey to go on it just mean going down a different path. "

" This was a very poingant story. Ms. Erskine did a wonderful job of capturing the complexities of a child with Asperger's Syndrome. "

" LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book. I really connected with Caitlin the entire story, I just wanted to help her unserstand what was going on. An emotional read!!! "

" This is one of my new favorite books. So interesting, to get inside the head of someone who has Asperger's syndrome, and a really great story to boot. I liked it so much that I'm re-reading it, which is something I never do so soon after a first read. "

" Well-written story about a girl with Asperger's Syndrome dealing with the death of her brother. Erskine is a very talented writer. Though the story did not grab me, I really appreciated the care with which she crafted her characters. "

" Moving and sad, this book made me cry through most of it. Probably not the best choice to read while waiting on my husband in the dentists office. "

" This book was good for thinking about the point of view of others. It was a sad, but good story. "

" Great story, but I can't think of a kid I would tell to read this book. It's too young for teens, but the topics are pretty heavy for elementary school ages. "