Stoner
& Spaz
By: Ron Koertge
Genre: YA fiction
Pages: 176
Published: 2004
Read: January
3 out of 5
I chose this book because like the
protagonist I have spastic cerebal palsy, also similar to Ben it affects only
one side of my body. I was interested to
see how a non-handicap author portrays a disabled person. There are multiple levels of CP ranging from
the very mild to very severe; Ben and I are similar in our capabilities
although his is slightly worse. I only have slight difficulty getting dressed
and I am able to drive. Overall, Koertge did a exemplary job with both main characters. I
loved the fact that Ben had a great sense of humor and although he, of course,
isn't happy about his situation he accepts it for what it is. Colleen is the polar opposite of Ben with her
wild side and drug addiction, but as true to life opposites attract.
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