From the critically acclaimed author of the ALA Notable and Charlotte Huck Honor Book Forever, or a Long, Long Time comes a moving own-voices story that shines a light on how one girlâs learning differences are neither right nor wrongâŚjust perfectly individual. For fans of Alyson Gerber, Cammie McGovern, and Kathryn Erskine.
No one can figure out what Gwendolyn Rogersâs problem isânot her mom, or her teachers, or any of the many therapists sheâs seen. But Gwendolyn knows she doesnât have just one thing wrong with her: she has fifty-four.
At least, according to a confidential school report (that she read because she is #16. Sneaky, not to mention #13. Impulsive). So Gwendolyn needs a plan, because if she doesnât get these fifty-four things under control, sheâs not going to be able to go to horse camp this summer with her half-brother, Tyler.
But Tyler canât help her because thereâs only one thing âwrongâ with him: ADHD.
And her best friend Hettie canât help her because thereâs nothing wrong with Hettie. Sheâs perfect.
So Gwendolyn is hopeless until she remembers the one thing that helped her mother when her own life was out of control. Or actually, the twelve things. Can these Twelve Steps that cured her mother somehow cure Gwendolyn too?