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Title:
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Life Hacks for a Little Alien |
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Authors:
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Franklin, Alice |
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Genre:
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Fiction |
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Pages:
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294 |
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Year:
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2025 |
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Publisher:
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Quercus |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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Being different is par for the course for Little Alien, whose world just doesn’t make sense. When Little Alien comes across the Voynich Manuscript age 12, her life suddenly comes into focus, and her passion to translate this literary artifact will open the door to the magic of language, libraries and the bigger world beyond. Written with a light touch, this insightful and moving journey of self-discovery of an undiagnosed neurodivergent child, narrated by their future self, is both educational and entertaining.
Comments from BDS Reviewers:"It's a delightful book with a dry humour which takes much of the pity out of what could be quite sad scenarios".
"If you are looking for something unique, this fits".
"The story has an unusual, initially anonymous narrator who gently and humorously guides us through life on earth for an undiagnosed autistic child".
"I found it entertaining, educational and helpful - it really does provide an insider's view of autism. Also, I'd never heard of the Voynich Manuscript before and learning about that, and the frequent linguistic references, appealed to my inner nerd".
"Overall, it's a witty and easy read which I think most readers would enjoy".
"This is a book that takes you in, wraps you up, and big things reduce whilst little things become magnified and teased open...".
"I identified with so many of the insights that I'm wondering if we are all a bit neurodivergent".
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Categories:
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Fiction, Contemporary, Humour, Learning, Literature oriented, Medical/Health, Relationships, Social commentary/perspectives, Uplifting, UK, Popular Fiction, Just Added, 2027 Titles, New Adult |
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