WELCOME HOME, JELLYBEAN

by MARLENE SHYER

Overview

A fictional account of a family's struggle to adapt to the homecoming of a 13 year-old child with developmental disabilities, it's written from her younger brother's point of view. There are ongoing problems but despite the frustrations and anxiety, there is humor --and drama--throughout.

The end is realistic, not exactly happy, but the book ends on a positive note.

This book, which was originally published in 1978, is an updated version of a popular children's classic, taught in

elementary schools and published in many languages. It inspired a TV movie and a board game, was sold in bookstores throughout the United States and was available in most American libraries with a children's book section.

The theme of what is no longer called "retarded" is now known by many other names: autistic, mentally challenged, neurodivergent, mentally challenged, and so on. It is especially relevant today.

today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798218402396
Publisher:	CLASSIC MIDDLE GRADE FICTION
Publication date:	04/15/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	90
File size:	117 KB
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

www.marleneshyer.com

Table of Contents

A fictional account of a family's struggle to adapt to a 13 year-old child with developmental disabilities. It's written from her

brother's point of view. There are ongoing problems but despite frustrations and anxiety, there is humor throughout.

The end is realistic, not exactly happy, but the book ends on a positive note.