Finding Phoebe Synopsis
Phoebe is autistic. She prefers to stay in her comfort zone: walking her dog, writing fantasy fiction, surviving school with as few incidents as possible. When her best (and only) friend rebels and gets a secret boyfriend, Phoebe reluctantly agrees to cover for her. Before long, Phoebe’s dealing with all sorts of things she’d rather not, like deception, fashionable jackets, and the bewildering politics of the school chess club. Breaking the rules has never been Phoebe’s thing, but as events take a seriously unexpected turn, she realises there’s more to her than she ever imagined . . .
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781839133312 |
| Publication date: |
3rd August 2023 |
| Author: |
Gavin Extence |
| Publisher: |
Andersen Press Ltd |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
327 pages |
| Primary Genre |
Young Adult Fiction
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Gavin Extence Press Reviews
"Phoebe’s distinctive voice – filled with both yearning and intelligent analysis – is the great strength of this novel and is one of the finest examples I’ve encountered in YA fiction of depicting neurodiversity as genuine difference, rather than as disability or superpower… This is an utterly gorgeous book" -- Claire Hennessy - Irish Times
"A uniquely funny, poignant and delightful coming-of-age story" -- Imogen Russell Williams - Guardian
"A beautifully crafted character study and a compelling and very funny friendship story" - Irish Independent
"Neurodiversity has a voice, and it's witty and uplifting and enlightening all at once" -- Jasper Fforde
"A lovely book" -- Graeme Simsion
"Totally enchanting, it’s warm and funny with such a kind heart, just like Phoebe who is a wonderfully charming character to spend time with" -- Ciara Smyth
"A lovely story with a compelling and unique protagonist. Extence tackles a subject that has almost become taboo these days and deserves to see the light in YA fiction" -- Susin Nielsen
About Gavin Extence
Gavin Extence was born in 1982 and grew up in the interestingly named village of Swineshead, Lincolnshire. From the ages of 5-11, he enjoyed a brief but illustrious career as a chess player, winning numerous national championships and travelling to Moscow and St Petersburg to pit his wits against the finest young minds in Russia. He won only one game.
Author photo © Alix Extence
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