It’s difficult enough to live in the neighborhood “freakazoid” house. It’s even more difficult when you’re autistic and neither your family nor best friend really understands you. So when Ryan November wakes up on his eleventh birthday with the unexpected ability to see the future, he braces himself for trouble.
But even his newfound power doesn’t anticipate that the fair folk–undines, salamanders, gnomes, and sylphs–want him dead, dead, dead. Ryan races to defend himself and his family against unrelenting danger from the fairy realm so he can uncover the truth about his family history–and himself. Except as Ryan’s power grows, the more enticing the fairy realm becomes, forcing him to choose between order and chaos, power and family. And for an autistic boy, such choices are never cut and dry.
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My Review of un/FAIR
I loved this book so much more than I thought I would. un/FAIR is a middle grade book, and sometimes middle grade books end up being some of my favorite books. The ones that are just magical and filled with great characters just stick with you. This is one of those!
Ryan is an autistic boy who lives with his dad, his mom, and his 2 aunts (they’re his mom’s triplet sisters). When Ryan wakes up on his birthday, he can see the future! His only friend happens to be a girl who shares his birthday. Since Ryan is autistic, he likes order, so when things get chaotic, he doesn’t do well at all. Imagine waking up and being able to see the future…that’s not too ordered is it?!
Things get really crazy when the fair folk get involved. I don’t want to give away any of the surprises in this book, so I’ll just tell you that if you love fantastical books, you will love this story. The characters are very well thought out, and the action is so exciting! The interaction among the characters is also very endearing. The descriptive language makes the story come to life.
un/FAIR is a heartwarming and exciting book that your middle grade reader will love! I highly recommend you read it with them. You’ll get a lot of enjoyment out of it while spending some quality time with your child.
About the Author
Steven Harper/Piziks is the author of multiple fantasy and science fiction novels written for adults, notably the Clockwork Empire and Silent Empire series for Roc as Steven Harper and movie novelizations and tie ins for Pocket Books as Steven Piziks (IDENTITY, THE EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING, GHOST WHISPERER: THE PLAGUE ROOM). He’s also the father of an autistic son.
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My niece will love this book. Her son is autistic.
Definitely share it with her!
This sounds like a great book full of fantastical adventure. I know my tween grandson will love this one.
Fantasy is definitely one of my favorites!
I should get this for my son, maybe it will help him understand his sister (who is on the spectrum) more. He and my youngest love to read. He has trouble grasping the concept that his older sister isn't doing the things she does just to be a pain in his rump, my youngest gets her.
Yes, you should! Even though it is a fantasy tale, it does focus on the fact that being on the spectrum makes you see things much differently!
This sounds like a great book. I love books that let kids step into other people's shoes or learn more about people that aren't just like them. This would also be great for kids with autism who want to see themselves represented in books.
I totally agree! Throw in a bit of magic and it's perfect.
This sounds like such a great book. I always find reading fabulous books to be very relaxing and calming. Thanks for sharing this giveaway!
I do as well!
This looks like a really interesting book. I will have to pick up a copy for my daughter.
Definitely! Enter the giveaway for her :)
Sounds like a great book. The name itself intrigues me. Appreciate you sharing this because I needed a new book idea to read!
It's very cute and magical!
Sounds like a great book! I don't know anyone in this age range, but, will try thinking of someone!
You could also recommend that your library purchase a copy!
it sounds like a great book! i like books with a little sci-fi and don't get into anything too crazy, but this sounds like it could have some great life lessons in it too
It really does!
Now this sounds like an awesome fantasy story. Ryan seems like a really interesting character!
He definitely is a great character. Middle schoolers will love his story!