Confessions of a Mango
$40.19
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
16 June 2026
Summary
A heartfelt novel about a neurodivergent girl that challenges us to reexamine what makes someone “gifted,” perfect for fans of Fish in a Tree and Frindle.
Ruby Emmerson has always felt like the “dumb” twin. Struggling with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, she feels out of place at her competitive charter school, especially as her twin brother Bryce excels both academically and socially. When she fails a math test despite getting extra help, she fea…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316586078 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0316586072 |
| Author: | Nate Pieplow, Kate Lumsden |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 16 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 280g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 136mm x 26mm |
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Critics Review
- “This exploration of what happens when someone tries their best and still falls short, and its message that “being good at school is not the same as being good at learning,” will be helpful for kids (and the adults who love them) with any kind of brain.“–BCCB, starred review
“A story about belonging and neurodivergence; put this into the hands of any shy tween.”–School Library Journal
“An introspective and comforting read.”–Booklist
“Explores the power of connection and valuing difference with sincerity.”–Kirkus
About The Author
Nate Pieplow
Kate Lumsden
Kate Lumsden lives in Boulder with two awesome kids, a great husband, and two elderly cats. Growing up with dyslexia, falling in love with books changed her life. She’s humbled that she now gets to write them. When she isn’t writing she enjoys walking, running, and exploring the nearby mountains.
Nate Pieplow
Nate Pieplow has eaten a reuben sandwich in 63 of the 64 counties in Colorado. He is the author of the two-volume Peterson Field Guide to Bird Sounds. When he isn’t traveling to see birds, he teaches writing at the University of Colorado in Boulder.
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