FICTION

A Glimmer of Change

Random. Oct. 2025. 208p. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780593902462.
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Gr 3-7–Keedie Darrow has never had a problem with being different; being autistic, she was told, makes her stand out. However, middle school for Keedie and her twin sister Nina may change that. While Nina desperately wants to change and have a “normal” family, Keedie wants nothing to do with that. When school starts, Keedie starts a campaign for anti-bullying through confronting bullies; however, when good intentions turn sour, she has to navigate the line between standing up for herself and becoming a bully in her own way. Set in Scotland, this novel depicts life for a kid who just wants to do right and be herself, while navigating struggles that not everyone understands. With rich characters and an even-paced plot, McNicoll brings Keedie’s world to life through a wonderful, sparkling lens that readers will not only enjoy, but will also connect them to an understanding of how differences should be positive.
VERDICT McNicoll has crafted another wonderful story representing tween neurodivergence. Teachers and librarians who want to showcase neurodivergence at an individual and family level will want this on shelves.

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