Lisa and the Lacemaker - The Graphic Novel
An Asperger Adventure
Published on 21. April 2017
Book
Hardback
80 pages
978-1-78592-028-8 (ISBN)
Description
When Lisa discovers a hidden door to an abandoned hut in her friend's backyard, her imagination runs wild with thoughts of the stories it could hold. But strange sounds and faces in the shadows give Lisa the feeling that there is more to the hut than meets the eye, especially when Great Aunt Hannah tells her about one of its previous inhabitants - the mysterious Lacemaker...
Lisa quickly discovers that the Lacemaker isn't the only mystery to be solved. Great Aunt Hannah has a secret of her own, and like the criss-crossing of threads her past is tied up with the Lacemaker. Vividly reimagined in graphic form for a new generation, follow Lisa as she confronts the Lacemaker to put right the secrets of the past, and is helped to understand her own Asperger Syndrome along the way.
Lisa quickly discovers that the Lacemaker isn't the only mystery to be solved. Great Aunt Hannah has a secret of her own, and like the criss-crossing of threads her past is tied up with the Lacemaker. Vividly reimagined in graphic form for a new generation, follow Lisa as she confronts the Lacemaker to put right the secrets of the past, and is helped to understand her own Asperger Syndrome along the way.
Reviews / Votes
As you progress through this engaging, fast-paced graphic novel, absorbed in an exciting, mysterious, even spooky adventure, you will learn, along the way, about Asperger's syndrome. Its quirks and characteristics are woven cleverly into the story, together with some wise advice for both those on the autism spectrum and their friends and families. A truly enjoyable read! -- Sarah Attwood, author of 'Making Sense of Sex' Sparkles with adventure and charming illustrations! Lisa and the Lacemaker seamlessly weaves a tale of mystery and the gift of friendship that transcends age. With a plucky heroine and experiences every girl on the autism spectrum can relate to, 'Lisa' is a must-read for all girls with that special spark. -- Shana Nichols, PhD Director of ASPIRE Center for Learning and Development and author of Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum Lovely to see Lisa sharing her tale through a graphic novel, a highly appealing genre for kids with an ASD who just like the genre, have their own fascinating way of saying things! -- Liane Holliday Willey, author of Pretending to be Normal and Safety Skills for Asperger WomenMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 14 years
Illustrations
Fully illustrated throughout
Dimensions
Height: 266 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
366 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78592-028-8 (9781785920288)
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Persons
Kathy Hoopmann has written over twenty books with translations into nineteen languages. Her work sells widely in Australia, the UK, the US and the Middle East. She has won and been shortlisted for many literary awards, including the Children's Book Council of Australia Award, the ALCS Educational Award (UK), the Living Now Award (US) and has five times been awarded a Nautilus Award (US) which is granted to 'books that change the world'. Kathy is best known for her writing on neurodiversity, in fiction and non-fiction. The simplicity, charm and insight of Kathy's books have made them must-haves for children and adults worldwide.
Content
1. The Party. 2. Great Aunt Hannah. 3. Lace. 4. Off to Ben's place. 5. The Door. 6. A Hidden Hideaway. 7. Secret Rooms. 8. Food, Horrible Food. 9. Night Lessons. 10. Metal Detecting. 11. The Present. 12. The Lacemaker. 13. School. 14. Running. 15. Gwyneth. 16. Lisa the Gimp. 17. Over Coffee. 18. Spoon Mystery. 19. Aunt Hannah's Surprise.