Blue Bottle Mystery: An Asperger's Adventure (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781853029783)

This is a warm, fun-filled fantasy story for children with a difference: the hero is Ben, a boy with Asperger Syndrome. When Ben and his friend Andy find an old bottle in the school yard, they little realize the surprises about to be unleashed in their lives. Bound up with this exciting mystery is the story of how Ben is diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and how he and his family deal with the problems and joys that come along.

Blue Bottle Mystery is a delight to read that is more than just another kid's book. For the first time, the issues and frustrations that a child may have with Asperger Syndrome are explored within a fictional format especially for children. Its portrayal of Ben as the central character offers other children with autistic spectrum disorders and their peers a positive role model. It is a valuable teaching tool that demystifies children with Asperger Syndrome, justifying their individuality as valid and interesting.

In Blue Bottle Mystery Kathy Hoopmann has combined her love of children with her passion for fantasy literature to produce a delightful read for anyone who loves an adventure and wants a unique insight into the mind of an Asperger child.

Author: Kathy Hoopmann
ISBN-10: 1853029785
ISBN-13: 9781853029783
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Language: English
Published: 12/06/2000
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 8.42h x 5.32w x 0.26d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 67332 / Blue Bottle Mystery: An Asperger Adventure


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 05/01/2016 pg. 120