Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine is about Caitlin, a 5th grader with autism. Her mother died of cancer and her older brother, Devon was recently shot and killed in a school shooting. Having Asperger's, a high functioning form of autism, Caitlin sees everything in black and white. She often misunderstands and misinterprets what people say and do. Seeking solace in her dictionary, Caitlin reads the definition for 'closure' and decides that's what she and her dad need to find. In her quest for closure, Caitlin makes some discoveries about herself and others she never could have imagined! This was an awesome and touching story. I loved the way the author wrote from Caitlin's point of view. Despite only seeing things in black and white, Caitlin's observations were often more astute than people who typically see in "color".
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