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Real

By: Carol Cujec, Peyton Goddard
Narrated by: Rachel Jacobs
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Summary

Inspired by a true story, Real speaks to all those who’ve ever felt they didn’t belong and reminds listeners that all people are worthy of being included.

My name is Charity. I am 13 years old. Actually, 13 years plus 87 days. I love sour gummies and pepperoni pizza. That last part no one knows because I have not spoken a sentence since I was born. Each dawning day, I live in terror of my unpredictable body that no one understands.

Charity may have mad math skills and a near-perfect memory, but with a mouth that can’t speak and a body that jumps, rocks, and howls unpredictably, most people incorrectly assume she cannot learn. Charity’s brain works differently from most people’s because of her autism, but she’s still funny, determined, and kind. So why do people treat her like a disease or ignore her like she’s invisible?

When Charity’s parents enroll her in a public junior high school, she faces her greatest fears. Will kids make fun of her? Will her behavior get her kicked out? Will her million thoughts stay locked in her head forever? With the support of teachers and newfound friends, Charity will have to fight to be treated like a real student.

©2020 Carol Cujec and Peyton Goddard Irrevocable Special Needs Trust (P)2021 Blackstone Publishing
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Mind blowing

This book should be in every school library.. And read by EVERYONE. So compelling, riveting.

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Eye opening

What an amazing book! I bet we all have been ignorant at one time or another to think people who cannot speak or cannot control their body can’t hear us or understand! I cried, I laughed what an emotional roller coaster! I hope I never make judgements on anyone ever

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Inspirational

inspirational, taught me a lot and I will look at people differently now. amazing book

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great

very good way of showing how many people feel restricted and like they do not have a voice in this world, this book taught me many lessons. 😁❤️💕

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A life lesson.

This story made me weep with pride at Charity’s resilience and achievements. An eye opener for we ignorant people to what it is like to be locked in such a body.a beautiful story.

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Riveting read

So moving and such an eye opener. Everyone should read this book, such an insight into a world few of us understand. Beautifully written and the narration was perfect,

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educational+++

This book should be on every school curriculum and compulsory reading for all carers.

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exceptional book. WOW JUST WOW.

what an amazing story. Emotional and read with real feeling. Excellent on all counts !

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Thought provoking.

Wow - thank you for a powerful, moving story, which has given me much to think about. I was drawn in and on a rollercoaster of emotions and saddened by my ignorance. Saddened to by the possibility of anyone being treated badly by those put in positions of trust and care of any vulnerable person.

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Love it 😍 .

I really love this book as it is based on a true story and it has lots of expression best book ever !

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