How do you fit in and stand out when you feel different
to everyone around you?
"I loved Frankie's story and could really identify with
her character. This is such an amazing graphic novel that represents
neurodiversity really realistically." Libby Scott
Winner of The Week Junior Book Awards' Children's
Illustrated Book of the Year 2023.
"Aoife Dooley captures Frankie's autistic experience with great
care, humour and love." Lizzie Huxley-Jones
"A fun and relatable read about awkwardness, self-acceptance,
family and friendship." Sarah McIntyre
"Unique and often funny ... I cheered Frankie on through her journey."
Sue Cheung
Frankie knows she's not like anyone else in her class:
she's different, but she can't quite figure out why.
Is it the new freckle on her nose, or the fact she's small for
her age? Or that she has to go to the hospital sometimes? Everyone
else seems to think she's weird too, and they make fun of her
at school.
Frankie's dad left when she was a baby - maybe he was different
too? It would explain why she always feels like an alien. So she
and her best-friend Sam, embark on a mission to track him down.
A graphic novel offering a unique perspective on Autism,
told with humour and heart.
Brought to life with glorious colour artwork in a distinctive
blue and orange palette.
Also seek out the sequel, Frankie's World: Finding
My Voice
This is Book 1 in the Frankie's World Series. See all Frankie's World books here.
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Illustrator Biography: Aoife Dooley is a 5ft freelance illustrator, graphic designer, author and comedian from Coolock, Dublin. Aoife is best known for her `Your One Nikita' (formally known as Dublin Hun ) Illustrations which chronicle the life of 22-year-old Nikita, best friend Tanya and boyfriend Anto. She published her first book How to be Massive in 2016
More about Aoife DooleyIllustrator Biography: Aoife Dooley is a 5ft freelance illustrator, graphic designer, author and comedian from Coolock, Dublin. Aoife is best known for her `Your One Nikita' (formally known as Dublin Hun ) Illustrations which chronicle the life of 22-year-old Nikita, best friend Tanya and boyfriend Anto. She published her first book How to be Massive in 2016
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