Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman

Shawn suspects his father wants to kill him. Written in the voice of Shawn McDaniel, a boy with cerebral palsy, this book gives a voice to someone who is normally voiceless. Shawn is smart, he feels, he’s not a ‘vegetable’ as his family believes. This story explores the evolving relationship between father and son and their mutual attempts to understand each other.

Genre: Realistic fiction
Storyline: Character-driven, Issue-oriented
Tone: Emotionally intense, Thought-provoking
Writing Style: Compelling, Descriptive
Subjects: Family, Suspense, Death, Cerebral palsy

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Reference: Trueman, T. 2012, Stuck in Neutral, HarperTeen.

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