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Reviewed on June 1, 2021 | Middle Grade
Gr 4 Up—Patrick's sequel to Tornado Brain, an intimate look into the world of a neurodivergent teen, shifts the focus to Frankie's sister Tess, who is struggling with anxiety after the death of her best friend. Attending art camp in Wyoming just a few months after the tragic event, Tess battles "Mean Me," the voice that tells her that she cannot do enough or be enough, and focuses her attention on her hands; she constantly tears and bites at her nails and cuticles. She can no longer draw, a skill that used to g...Log In or Sign Up to Read More