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This is a realistic fiction book that would be ideal for elementary-aged children. I like the book because we are told about Nathan and the issues his brother has with him. Nathan has autism and sometimes does things that irritate his brother. When Nathan has a friend that says something negative about his brother, Nathan stands up for him. Nathan's family is able to share the joyous time of Hanukkah with their new neighbors while teaching them about autism, and how Nathan is special in spite of some of the different things he does. He just thinks differently, which is emphasized. This would be a good book to explain to kids about autism, and how people who have it just have a different way of viewing things and thinking about things.
