Nathan's journey

the long version

After trips to many specialists, Nathan's parents hear the devastating news that he is autistic. The reader cheers for Nathan as he learns to talk at a special school and returns to the Melrose Public School to join his classmates. With determination and hard work, Nathan moves from a world of silence to one where he enjoys special holidays, and sports. Not only does Nathan ignore teasing and finally gains respect from his classmates, but he progresses to a time when he becomes class president and leads his basketball team at the YMCA to victory. Over fifty color photographs enhance this must read.