2000/128 pgs
In my quest to read all Printz books, I picked up Stuck in Neutral. It's a memorable novel and while it's short, it packs a big punch and leaves quite and impression. I can see why it ended up a Printz Honor Book!
Sean has cerebral palsy and can't communicate with his family. But he remembers everything he hears and is actually very smart. He starts to wonder if his father is planning on killing him to end what he thinks is Sean's suffering. Sean is a memorable character and the author doesn't shy away from showing the hardships Sean's handicap has on his family. This is heartbreaking novel that will stay with you.
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