Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures

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by Kate DiCamillo (Goodreads Author)

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Did anyone else finish this book thinking that several of the characters struggle with Asperger's? Before I write anything else, I want to hear other opinions. Please chime in with your thoughts.
LolV As someone with ASD I thought that yeah several character were indeed not very neurotypicals
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What is the age of the children who should read this?
Ahmie My eldest read it with no problem in 4th grade and he's got a few learning disability issues. He loved it so much he's reread it about 5 times. My 2nd…moreMy eldest read it with no problem in 4th grade and he's got a few learning disability issues. He loved it so much he's reread it about 5 times. My 2nd turned 8 in June, is entering 3rd grade, identified as gifted, and reading this book now. There ARE some difficult words in this, so expect to need to define things occasionally - for instance, the word "malfeasance" shows up in the first few chapters.(less)
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I really enjoyed this book which was aimed at readers 10 and up. However I was troubled by one of the character’s smoking habit. Was anyone else troubled by this? I felt the author could have given the character another less harmful habit in coping with anxiety such as chewing fingernails or twisting hair.
Breanne ~ The Literary Life of Beans I can understand that viewpoint but also, millions of kids have smoking parents so it's pretty "normal". I did appreciate that the narration said it w…moreI can understand that viewpoint but also, millions of kids have smoking parents so it's pretty "normal". I did appreciate that the narration said it was bad though. Less harmful habits would be ideal(less)
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✨carolinecat✨ Yes, this book is very good and I highly recommend it.
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This book is so good. I highly recommend if you are interested in crimes!! ?
BookDragon I agree! It's sweet, and I love it because it's funny and also because I love squirrels. I think you should read more books by Kate DiCamillio!…moreI agree! It's sweet, and I love it because it's funny and also because I love squirrels. I think you should read more books by Kate DiCamillio!(less)
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