Marcelo Sandoval, a 17-year-old boy on the high-functioning end of the autistic spectrum, faces new challenges, including romance and injustice, when he goes to work for his father in the mailroom of a corporate law firm.
Francisco X. Stork Books
Francisco X. Stork writes novels for young adults, exploring complex themes with a focus on adolescent psychology. His compelling narratives and vivid characters delve into the intricacies of identity, familial bonds, and the search for belonging. Through his nuanced approach to challenging subjects, Stork's distinctive voice resonates with readers navigating the complexities of growing up. His work is characterized by a deep empathy and a skillful examination of the human experience during formative years.
The Last Summer of the Death Warriors
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
If his plan succeeds, Pancho will be arrested for the murder of his sister's killer. But then he's assigned to help DQ, whose 'Death Warrior's Manifesto' will help him to live out his last days fully. As Pancho tracks down his sister's murderer, he begins to understand that there's more to life than revenge and more to death than sadness.
Irises
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Two sisters discover what's truly worth living for in the new novel by the author of the critically acclaimed "Marcelo in the Real World."
Unbroken
- 310 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends edits a collection of short stories for teens featuring disabled main characters.
Marcelo Sandoval slyší hudbu, kterou nikdo jiný neslyší. Je to jeden z projevů psychické poruchy podobné autismu, kterou trpí. Celý dosavadní život chodil na školu pro žáky se speciálními potřebami, ale toto léto se jeho otec rozhodl, že musí poznat skutečný svět a zaměstná ho ve své právnické firmě. Marcelo poznává, co je to zrada, zklamání, žárlivost, hněv i touha a láska, a učí se s tím vším vyrovnávat. Tento jedinečný příběh je příběhem o spravedlnosti i krutosti světa kolem nás a o tom, že každý z nás může někdy zaslechnout hudbu své duše.