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Truly, Wildly, Deeply by Jenny McLachlan

Annie is starting college and she can't wait for the adventure to begin. No more being told what to do. No more rules. No more labels. As a teenager with cerebral palsy, independence matters more than anything to Annie. The last thing she's looking for is romance. This is a contemporary love story, but it’s also about friendships, peer pressure, family, cultural identity, pet rats and having the courage to make one’s own way.

I Have No Secrets by Penny Joelson

Fourteen-year-old Jemma has severe cerebral palsy. Unable to communicate or move, she relies on her family and carer for everything. She has a sharp brain and inquisitive nature and knows all sorts of things about everyone. But when she is confronted with this terrible secret, she is utterly powerless to do anything. Though that might be about to change... A page-turning thriller seen through the eyes of a unique narrator, this is a truly original, heart-rending and compulsive book. Perfect for fans of Wonder and those looking for an intriguing story yet fairly easy read.

Can You See Me? by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott Tally is eleven years old and she's just like her friends. Well, sometimes she is. If she tries really hard to be. Because there's something that makes Tally not the same as her friends. Something she can't cover up, no matter how hard she tries: Tally is autistic. And, honestly? That's not the easiest thing to live with. With diary entries written by 11-year-old Libby Scott, based on her own experiences of autism, this pioneering book, has been widely praised for its realistic portrayal of autism.