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Forget Me Not Spiral-Bound | 2018-05-15

Ellie Terry

★★★☆☆+ from 10,001 to 50,000 ratings

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A girl with Tourette syndrome starts a new school and tries to hide her quirks in this debut middle-grade novel in verse.

Calliope June has Tourette syndrome. Sometimes she can't control the noises that come out of her mouth, or even her body language. When she and her mother move yet again, she tries to hide her TS. But soon the kids in her class realize she's different. Only her neighbor, who is also the class president, sees her as she truly is--a quirky kid, and a good friend. But is he brave enough to take their friendship public?

As Callie navigates school, she must also face her mother's new relationship and the fact that she might be moving again--just as she's starting to make friends and finally accept her differences. This story of being true to yourself will speak to a wide audience.

Publisher: Macmillan
Original Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 336 pages
ISBN-10: 1250144019
Item Weight: 0.5 lbs
Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.9 x 7.6 inches
Customer Reviews: 3 out of 5 stars 10,001 to 50,000 ratings
Forget Me Not:

"Written in a patchwork of prose poetry and free verse, Terry's narrative deftly represents the reality of TS in its fullness. It works to deconstruct common misconceptions, such as that those who have TS have a propensity to swear, and sheds light on the raw confusion and the frightening nature of a physical experience that is utterly unpredictable. . . . This exploration of Calli's neurological disorder and her struggle to find her place will stay in the hearts and minds of readers for a long time." --School Library Journal

"Terry, who has Tourette syndrome herself, offers enormous insight into an often-misunderstood condition." --Publishers Weekly



















"This heartfelt, multivoice story with a meaningful message about friendship and acceptance is perfect for kids who appreciate realistic, character driven stories." --Booklist

"Terry's use of figurative language and symbolism is magical. This book will appeal to most middle school girls and will hopefully get read by some boys as well. It will offer lessons in tolerance, acceptance, and kindness toward those different than themselves." --School Library Connection

Ellie Terry is a poet, writer, and reader. Other facts about her: She loves brownies. She is a horrible singer. She has Tourette syndrome. Ellie Terry lives in Utah with her husband and their three children. Forget Me Not is her first novel. ellieterry.com