Anybody Here Seen Frenchie?
“Anybody Here Seen Frenchie?” by Leslie Connor is a reprint published by HarperCollins Publishers in August 2023. This 336-page novel explores themes of neurodiversity, friendship, and community through the eyes of eleven-year-old Aurora Petrequin and her best friend, Frenchie Livernois, who is autistic and does not speak. The story unfolds in coastal Maine, where Aurora, characterized by her impulsive and lively nature, navigates her relationship with Frenchie as they share a deep bond over their love for the natural world.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of friendship, particularly as Aurora’s social skills evolve and she encounters new friends. The plot thickens when Frenchie goes missing, prompting Aurora to confront her feelings of responsibility and find her voice to help locate him. The book addresses social themes such as self-esteem, disabilities, and bullying, while also presenting a compelling mystery that drives the story forward. This edition offers an engaging look at the dynamics of a unique friendship and the challenges faced by its characters.
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A big-hearted, beautiful, and funny novel told from multiple viewpoints about neurodiversity, friendship, and community from the award-winning author of The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle, Leslie Connor.
Eleven-year-old Aurora Petrequin’s best friend has never spoken a word to her. In fact, Frenchie Livernois doesn’t talk.
Aurora is bouncy, loud and impulsive–“a big old blurter.” Making friends has never come easily. When Frenchie, who is autistic, silently chose Aurora as his person back in third grade, she chose him back. They make a good team, sharing their love of the natural world in coastal Maine.
In the woods, Aurora and Frenchie encounter a piebald deer, a rare creature with a coat like a patchwork quilt. Whenever it appears, Aurora feels compelled to follow.
At school, Aurora looks out for Frenchie, who has been her classmate until this year. One morning, Frenchie doesn’t make it to his classroom. Aurora feels she’s to blame. The entire town begins to search, and everyone wonders: how is it possible that nobody has seen Frenchie?
At the heart of this story is the friendship between hyper-talkative Aurora and nonvocal Frenchie. Conflict arises when Aurora is better able to expand her social abilities and finds new friends. When Frenchie goes missing, Aurora must figure out how to use her voice to help find him, and lift him up when he is found.
Featuring a compelling mystery and a memorable voice, this is a natural next-read after Leslie Connor’s The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle.
* Kids’ Indie Next Pick * New England Book Award Finalists 2022 *
“Leslie Connor brilliantly depicts a genuine and meaningful friendship between a dynamic girl and her nonvocal friend. By showing the ways Aurora and Frenchie communicate, Connor gives us a blueprint for seeing autistic children in a new light. I loved, loved, loved this book!” –Cammie McGovern, author of Frankie and Amelia and Chester and Gus
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