The State of Grace
Ages 12 to 16
Paperback
06 April 2017Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Synopsis
Whip-smart, hilarious and unapologetically honest, The State of Grace by Rachael Lucas is a heart-warming story of one girl trying to work out where she fits in, and whether she even wants to.
Sometimes I feel like everyone else was handed a copy of the rules for life and mine got lost.
Grace is autistic and has her own way of...
Details
06 April 2017288 pages
9781509839551Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Reviews
The best books captivate, entertain and make readers think – and Rachael Lucas’s State of Grace ticks all of these boxes. Lucas, the author of several novels for grown-ups, tells the story of 15-year-old Grace, a girl with Asperger’s who describes her brain as being like “a million shooting stars flying out in different directions”. A witty and engaging read about family, friends and first loveDaily Express
A sweetly funny look at first love, family and faking it told from the perspective of a heroine with Asperger's and her own particular way of looking at the world.Sarra Manning, Red Magazine Online
A rare example of a convincing female protagonist with autism in a compelling and well-crafted romance.BookTrust
Grace’s keen sense of humor and honesty are irresistible, and the book exudes positivity and warmthPublishers Weekly, Starred Review
