Frankie's World: A two-colour graphic novel about standing-out and fitting-in when you feel different. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier: 1

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It is so important that children can see themselves, and others, reflected in the pages of the books they read. Her bright, fun illustrations in two-colour are engaging for kids and the graphic format perfect for reluctant readers. Unfortunately, Mam is often in and out of hospital because of a problem with her heart, and Frankie is left with her annoying little sister and staying at her grandparents’ house.

The three way chats, in which they are joined by other animals, about web spinning, themselves, other humans—are as often informative as amusing, and the whole tenor of appealing wit and pathos will make fine entertainment for reading aloud, too. There is much more packed into this story – class bullies, friendships, blended families, trying new things (karate), and discovering who you are. Frankie's World follows 11 year old Frankie, who is trying to navigate school, cope with her Mum being poorly, and understand herself better, despite feeling like an alien and like she doesn't fit in with her peers. I laughed out loud a bunch of times reading it too, which I think is very much the sign of a great book if it can make you feel and laugh all at once. Sue Cheung “Frankie’s World is funny, fresh and honest and I wish it had be around to read when I was little.

At the news of Wilbur's forthcoming slaughter, campaigning Charlotte, to the astonishment of people for miles around, spins words in her web. As someone who was once a kid who didn't know they were autistic, I found a lot of Frankie's experiences extremely relatable.

Having spent the week talking about neurodivergence in library classes, this new graphic novel is perfect to have a window into someone's life. Frankie and her friend are on a field trip and jump in a giant mud puddle up to their waists right before Frankie's bully appears to harass Frankie.I always feel uncomfortable with storylines like this as I worry that it might encourage children to put themselves in potentially dangerous situations. This booklist aims to provide a range of children's and teens' books that feature characters who are autistic, or who have Autistic Spectrum Conditions.