All the Small Wonderful Things -- Kate Foster, Hardcover

In an endearing story about an autistic boy and his steadfast furry pal, Alex is convinced that winning a trophy at the dog show will help him make a real friend at last.

Eleven-year-old Alex knows that starting middle school will be a big change, and for an autistic person, change can be terrifying. He is sure that having a friend by his side will help. But how can he make one? Alex devises a plan to impress the kids at school by winning a trophy at the PAWS Dog Show with his trusty sidekick, Kevin the cockapoo. This should be a walk in the park, right? If only. It turns out that finding a friend is harder than Alex thought--unless, maybe, friendship is about something more than popularity. This charming story, told through Alex's clear and honest voice, navigates relationships of all stripes between classmates, new neighbors, family, and, of course, a kid and his dog. After all, friendship isn't one-size-fits-all--maybe it's found in the small things where you least expect it.

Author: Kate Foster
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 10/24/2023
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.10w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781536225808
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 520915 / All the Small Wonderful Things


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2023
Booklist 09/01/2023 pg. 87
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2023

About the Author
Kate Foster writes children's books about friends, family, and dogs. Originally from the southeast of England, she now lives on the beautiful Gold Coast in Australia with her family and rescue dogs.