About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager feels defined by a single label, medical condition, or physical limitation and is struggling to carve out an identity beyond it. This story follows fifteen-year-old Harris, a boy with spinal muscular atrophy who uses a power wheelchair, as he moves to a new school and attempts to reinvent himself using a color-coding system for personality types. It is a witty and poignant exploration of how we choose to be seen by others. Parents will appreciate the book's honest look at the desire for independence, the complexities of professional-patient boundaries, and the universal awkwardness of high school romance. While it addresses serious themes of physical disability and medical ethics, the tone remains humorous and relatable for older teens aged 14 and up. It provides a vital perspective on navigating the world with a disability while maintaining the same social aspirations and flaws as any other teenager.
