{"product_id":"real-paperback-1","title":"Real - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarol Cujec\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePeyton Goddard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by a true story. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy name is Charity. I am thirteen years old. Actually, thirteen years plus eighty-seven 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.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Inspired by a true story, \u003ci\u003eReal\u003c\/i\u003e speaks to all those who've ever felt they didn't belong and reminds readers that all people are worthy of being included. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarol Cujec, PhD, has worked as a writer and educator for two decades. Her own teaching and parenting experiences have given her welcomed insights into celebrating neurodiversity. Carol lives in San Diego with her husband, three children, and a mischievous orange tabby. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Peyton Goddard is an advocate for inclusion and has written about and made many presentations on living with autism. Her message is one of valuing all people and protecting those most vulnerable from abuse which she experienced for several decades when she lacked a dependable mode of communication. Her message centers on \"changing this worrisome world\" through compassionate understanding and support for all. Peyton lives with support in her own apartment, adjacent to her parents' home in San Diego. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 06, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42731849318463,"sku":"9781639930807","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/52f7769ebd101350aed305ffb046f0d5.webp?v=1765130346","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/real-paperback-1","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}