Stuck in Neutral, a Printz Honor Book, introduced the world to Shawn McDaniel, a fourteen-year-old kid with cerebral palsy. But what happens next?Shawn's got a new perspective on life. But no one has a clue. That's because they can see only his wheelchair, his limp body, his drool. What they don't see? His brain, with perfect auditory memory. And his heart, which is in love with a girl. And his fierce belief that someday someone will realize there's way more to him than his appearance.
How do you connect with others when you can't talk, walk, or even wave hello? In the sequel to Stuck in Neutral, which ALA Booklist called "an intense reading experience," Shawn McDaniel discovers a new definition of "normal" and finds that life happens next for everyone.
I loved Terry Trueman's "Stuck in Neutral" and was thrilled to discover the sequel. Shawn McDaniel is a fantastic protagonist with great insight into the world and people around him. Even though he has severe cerebral palsy which immobilizes him, he is still able to think and enjoy the world he lives in. At 15, he is starting to wonder what his purpose in living actually is and if anyone will really know that he is able to think. When his mother's cousin, Debi moves in, Shawn's small world expands even more. Debi is mentally retarded and yet is able to connect with Shawn in a way he never thought possible. A beautiful and thought provoking book. A must-read for everyone no matter your reading level!
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