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Book Reviews of Inside Out Girl (P.S.)

Inside Out Girl (P.S.)
Inside Out Girl - P.S.
Author: Tish Cohen
ISBN-13: 9780061452956
ISBN-10: 0061452955
Publication Date: 8/1/2008
Pages: 352
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 24 ratings
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Book Type: Paperback
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GeniusJen avatar reviewed Inside Out Girl (P.S.) on + 5322 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 7
Reviewed by Marta Morrison for TeensReadToo.com

Olivia Bean is an odd duck. She is ten years old, wears mismatched clothes sometimes inside out, never brushes her hair, and always talks about rats. She has NLV, which is Nonverbal Learning Disorder. It is a neurological condition that can prevent a person from understanding anything that is not verbal. They will comprehend your words but will not get subtext and can never understand sarcasm.

Len, her father, has been raising Olivia on his own ever since his wife died. It is a very hard life. Then in walks Rachel Berman and her two children, Jamie and Dustin. Jamie and Dustin go to the same school as Olivia and they don't openly tease her - but they wouldn't be caught dead in the same room with her.

As Rachel and Len's relationship becomes deeper, secrets held by all come apparent and empathy comes alive.

I really enjoyed this book. I am a teacher and I like trying to understand many types of learning disorders. My school is dealing with autistic children now more than ever, and since this is one form of autism it is good to understand it.

I feel that young people should read books like this to understand about those "weird" children that attend their schools and realize that they have feelings and can't help what they do. This story also spoke about bullies. Olivia is bullied and doesn't understand why. She isn't mean and wants friends but the other girls are cruel.

INSIDE OUT GIRL is a wonderful story that sends a good message about how we treat others.
earthgirl avatar reviewed Inside Out Girl (P.S.) on + 22 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This book stole my heart from page one. It's main character Olivia is richly drawn and stays with you long after you have shelved the book. Unforgettable!
loyallioness avatar reviewed Inside Out Girl (P.S.) on + 33 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Fast-paced, full of spirit and a whole lof of heart.
cjayne avatar reviewed Inside Out Girl (P.S.) on
Helpful Score: 1
Being a momma of special needs children I thought the book was honest and true to the characters , adult and children alike. I gave my copy to a family member to help them understand the struggles we face in our family because sometimes a novel can tell it better then real life. I would recommend this book to all.