Hannah Sharpe Cartoon Detective

"""When her teacher takes an indefinite leave of absence, Hannah doesn't think any of the coping skills [that] will help navigate such a big change. On top of that, there's a mystery of why the school's plants aren't doing well, plus a string of porch pirate robberies in her neighborhood. Hannah may not be good with social skills, but her pattern recognition might just be what these cases need.... Included are illustrations explaining how Hannah thinks and reacts, minicomics, and an author's note explaining that her son, the illustrator of this novel, is on the autism spectrum. This is an inclusive, fun addition to the middle-school mystery field, perfect for readers who need a little extra help moving to typical chapter books.""--Booklist Praise for Hannah Sharpe, Cartoon Detective: ""An autistic 11-year-old who's considered the class sleuth practices her investigative knack in this illustrated series starter from mother-son duo the Tashjians (the My Life series).... Hannah's openhearted voice adds myriad details about her neurodivergent experience (drawn, per an author's note, from Jake Tashjian's own life), while comics interstitials--both Dusty Pickle episodes and interpersonal experiences--add humor to the straightforward narrative.""--Publishers Weekly Praise for the My Life series: * ""Give this to kids who think they don't like reading. It might change their minds.""--Booklist, starred review on My Life as a Book ""Hannah Sharpe is courageous, smart, talented, and funny as she navigates the complexities of the mystery at hand, as well as her life on the autism spectrum. Bravo to Janet and Jake Tashjian for making Hannah Sharpe a role model not just for the neurodiverse but for neurotypicals, too."" --Ethan Long, award-winning creator of Scribbles and Ink; Up, Tall and High; and The Death and Life of Benny Brooks * ""A kinder, gentler Wimpy Kid with all the fun and more plot.""--Kirkus Reviews, starred review on My Life as a Book"