Chester and Gus
Autor Cammie Mcgovernen Limba Engleză Paperback – 13 mar 2018 – vârsta până la 12 ani
Înțelegerea neurodiversității și acceptarea celor care percep lumea diferit sunt teme esențiale pentru copiii aflați la vârsta preadolescenței. Considerăm că Chester and Gus oferă o poartă empatică spre universul autismului, alegând o perspectivă narativă inedită: cea a unui câine care învață, la rândul său, să comunice. Notăm cu interes modul în care Cammie McGovern construiește vocea lui Chester, un Labrador care, deși eșuează în a deveni câine de serviciu certificat, primește misiunea mult mai complexă de a deveni companionul lui Gus, un băiat de zece ani care evită contactul fizic și vizual. Stilul narativ amintește de dinamica din The Adventures of Gus de Cindy Cook Gant, dar cu o temă actuală: adaptarea unui animal de companie la nevoile specifice ale unui copil cu autism, dincolo de antrenamentul standard. Merită menționat că proza nu este una excesiv de sentimentală, ci punctează cu umor și onestitate dificultățile reale de interacțiune. Chester trebuie să descifreze de ce Gus nu dorește să fie mângâiat, transformând lectura într-o lecție despre răbdare și despre faptul că prietenia nu arată întotdeauna la fel pentru toată lumea. Această lucrare se înscrie organic în opera autoarei, care a demonstrat o sensibilitate aparte pentru personajele cu nevoi speciale și în Just My Luck sau Eye Contact. Dacă în lucrările anterioare accentul cădea pe perspectiva părinților sau a fraților, aici Cammie McGovern reușește să simplifice concepte psihologice complexe prin ochii unui patruped loial, făcând subiectul accesibil și profund emoționant pentru tinerii cititori.
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Specificații
ISBN-10: 0062330691
Pagini: 272
Dimensiuni: 131 x 195 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.19 kg
Editura: Harpercollins
De ce să citești această carte
Recomandăm această carte părinților care doresc să cultive empatia și toleranța copiilor lor (8-12 ani). Este un instrument excelent pentru a explica autismul într-o manieră caldă, prin prisma unei prietenii necondiționate. Cititorul câștigă o perspectivă rară asupra modului în care micile gesturi de adaptare pot schimba viața cuiva, totul într-un format de aventură canină plină de suflet.
Despre autor
Cammie McGovern este o autoare americană extrem de apreciată pentru modul în care aduce în literatura pentru copii și adolescenți teme legate de dizabilități și neurodiversitate. Experiența sa personală și documentarea riguroasă se reflectă în romane precum Say What You Will sau Just Breathe, unde explorează cu delicatețe viața tinerilor care se confruntă cu provocări medicale sau sociale. Prin Chester and Gus, ea continuă să pledeze pentru incluziune, transformând diferențele în punți de legătură între personaje și cititori.
Descriere scurtă
Chester has always wanted to become a service dog. When he fails his certification test, though, it seems like that dream will never come true—until a family adopts him. They want him to be a companion for their ten-year-old son, Gus, who has autism. But Gus acts so differently than anyone Chester has ever met. He never wants to pet Chester, and sometimes he doesn’t even want Chester in the room. Chester’s not sure how to help Gus since this isn’t exactly the job he trained for—but he’s determined to figure it out. Because after all, Gus is now his person.
In the spirit of beloved classics like Because of Winn-Dixie, Shiloh, and Old Yeller, Cammie McGovern’s heartfelt novel—told from Chester’s point of view—explores the extraordinary friendship between a child and a dog with a poignant and modern twist.
Recenzii
“Beautifully imagined and deeply affecting, Cammie McGovern’s sensitive portrait of one resilient family and their very special dog demonstrates that the best lives are lived when differences are cherished.” — Leslie Connor, award-winning author of Waiting for Normal and All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook
“The quintessential book about a boy and his dog—perfectly beautiful.” — Huffington Post
“[Readers] will be charmed by Chester’s warmth and loyalty.” — Publishers Weekly
“Gus’ gradual, subtle interactions with his classmates ring true and sympathetic.” — Kirkus Reviews
Praise for JUST MY LUCK: “I loved this portrait of a young boy struggling to find his role in a family determined not to be defined by their differences. Benny’s brave story, told with wry humor, is inspirational.” — Ann M. Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Rain Reign
“In narrator Benny, readers find a resilient and very observant 9-year-old who accepts those around him with their strengths and shortcomings alike. His story is insightful and inspirational.” — Kirkus Reviews
“McGovern’s thoughtful depiction of a family facing difficult situations without fracturing, coupled with a gentle message about not being too hard on oneself, will surely speak to middle schoolers with their own slate of worries.” — Publishers Weekly
“A heart-filled story of a likable boy who doesn’t realize that his natural gifts are recognizable and valued by a supportive family. There are many moments that will ring true to middle grade readers: feeling anxious about friendships, wanting to be noticed, and trying to do the right thing.” — School Library Journal
“McGovern’s observations about ordinary-seeming life and about the people around us, about small acts of kindness and healing and forgiveness, are perceptive and thought-provoking.” — The Horn Book
“Benny’s first-person narrative radiates with exactly the kind of compassion his mother recommends. Like many nine-year-olds, Benny can be guileless in one moment and wise beyond his years in another. Highly recommended for fans of realistic fiction by writers such as Ann M. Martin or Lisa Graff.” — ALA Booklist
“McGovern writes convincingly about characters trying to figure out how best to live with the complications of a disability, both the person whom it most affects and also those around him or her. Benny’s voice deserves to be read aloud in a classroom.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
Praise for SAY WHAT YOU WILL: “Exhilarating and heartrending.This novel is stunning.” — ALA Booklist (starred review)
“Readers will be surprised, moved, amused, worried, hopeful, and grateful.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Praise for A STEP TOWARD FALLING: “Universal human emotions and challenges link the characters across boundaries of gender, class, and I.Q. This is a beautiful, big-hearted book with important lessons embedded in compelling stories of two irresistible girls. Expertly executed and movingly realized.” — New York Times Book Review
“Without evading or sugarcoating difficult topics, McGovern shows that disabled and able aren’t binary states but part of a continuum—a human one.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Told in alternating sections of Emily’s and Belinda’s voices, this book explores how even good people can fail morally. Belinda is written thoughtfully and respectfully. She has a distinct voice that reflects her cognitive disabilities but without condescension. Highly recommended.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
“Through alternating chapters, Emily comes to understand her inaction, prejudices, and failings, and Belinda learns to face her fears, find her voice, and take charge of her future. McGovern’s ample experience with special needs youth is evident, as it allows this unique story shine from within.” — ALA Booklist (starred review)