Still, when Frankie starts a karate class and discovers she quite likes it, it gives her some confidence, as does winning her class art competition. Perhaps life isn’t so bad after all. If only she could find her real dad and see if he’s anything like her…

At the heart of this amusing diary-style novel is the story of Yusuf - a little boy who is sad that his beloved big sister is leaving home, perhaps especially so because Affa has been his closest support in a single parent household. Readable, relatable and accessible to all. Aoife Dooley captures Frankie's autistic experience with great care, humour and love. Lizzie Huxley-Jones LoveReading4Kids exists because books change lives, and buying books through LoveReading4Kids means you get to change the lives of future generations, with 25% of the cover price donated to schools in need. Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives. Armistice Day: A Collection of Remembrance - Spark Interest and Educate Children about Historical Moments Frankie's World is funny, fresh and honest and I wish it had be around to read when I was little. Holly SmaleA wonderfully charming, honest and funny look at growing up... one of my favourite books of the year Irish Examiner Dooley is an Irish writer,illustrator, comedian and graphic designer. She openly shares her experiences of being diagnosed as autistic at the age of 27 and how a diagnosis helped her to truly understand herself. I loved Frankie's story and could really identify with her character. This is such an amazing graphic novel that represents neurodiversity really realistically. Libby Scott Here are the children's books in 2022 that BookTrust think show positive images of disability, as well as titles that may prove useful in discussing disability and inclusive issues with young readers.

Frankie has always felt different to everyone else. She finds it hard to pay attention in school and sometimes says random things that upset other people. She’s smaller than everyone else in her class and has to go to the doctor every week to be measured. Oh, and Nadine and Shauna, the two meanest girls in her class, call her a freak. Hello Yellow - 80 Books to Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health and Support With Anxiety and Wellbeing - Can Frankie learn to find her voice and stand out? A unique perspective on Autism, told with humour and heart. Brought to life with glorious colour artwork in a distinctive blue and orange palette.

Frankie is different, and so is her best-friend, Sam. So when they both start secondary school, it's tough. Particularly when there are so many rules to follow, like: No talking in class! Be quiet in the hallways! Silence for assembly! Frankie doesn't know how she'll manage, because constantly talking is how she copes. Dooley commented: “I'm delighted to be working on my first graphic novel, Frankie's World. I’ve put my heart and soul into it and with the support and encouragement of my agent Faith and the team at Scholastic, including my amazing editor Yasmin, it’s been an incredible start to the journey. I feel like Frankie's World has found the perfect home, and I’m excited to see the series come to life." So when she gets the chance to compete in a Battle of the Bands contest, Frankie couldn't be more excited. Except, to have a band, you need to have band members. And to have band members, you need to be good at making friends... Scholastic UK has acquired Frankie's World by Aoife Dooley, a graphic novel based on the author'sreal-life experiences of autism.

Aoife Dooley is an Irish writer, award-winning illustrator, comedian and graphic designer. Aoife openly shares her experiences of being diagnosed as autistic at the age of 27, neurodiversity and how a diagnosis helped her to truly understand herself.Yasmin Morrissey, commissioning editor, acquired world rights from Faith O’Grady at The Lisa Richards Agency. Publication is slated for January 2022. Thankfully, Frankie has two best friends at school,one of whom is a wheelchair user,and her Mam, who totally gets her. Unfortunately, Mam is often in and out of hospital because of a problem with her heart, and Frankie is left with her annoying little sister and staying at her grandparents’ house.