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100 Titles for Reading and Sharing List for 2006 -- New York Public Library A great read, with a nice rhythm. . . an important book that siblings of kids with special needs need to read. -- Kid Lit: Books and More For Kids and TeensAppealing . . .entirely convincing. . . . A rewarding story that may well inspire readers to think about others' points of view. -- Publishers WeeklyCatherine is an endearing narrator who tells her story with both humor and heartbreak. -- Read On Wisconsin, September 2006 Middle School PickMiddle-grade readers will recognize her longing for acceptance and be intrigued by this exploration of dealing with differences. -- Kirkus ReviewsThis is a story that depicts the impact of a needy child on an entire family very realistically. -- Children's Literature - Joan Kindig, Ph.D.This is an absorbing tale about valuing people even when it's difficult. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books[Catherine] begins to realize "normal" means different things to different people. And maybe normal is not so important after all. -- KidPost Book of the Week--The Washington Post (04/16/06)--This text refers to the Hardcoveredition.