Ginny Moon by Benjamin Ludwig FIC Lud

Thirteen-(almost fourteen)-year-old Ginny has lived in her Forever Home with her Forever Parents for two years.  She is also autistic.  And that brings with it a whole set of other issues.  Routine is important to her - starting every day with exactly nine grapes and a glass of milk for breakfast being just one. She loves Michael Jackson and basketball practice and playing her flute.

Rescued from a dangerous situation four years before, Ginny is plagued by memories of what living in that abusive home was like.  And now that her Forever Mom is pregnant, she really can't escape them.  Despite the life she has now she seems determined beyond all reason to go back to that life.  Even going so far as to try to be kidnapped.

Told from Ginny's point-of-view, we learn things through her filter.  And we come to understand why she so desperately needs to return to her previous life.  Ginny is caring and loving (in her own way) but also frustrating and demanding.

A fascinating look inside the brain of an autistic child, this book is sad and funny and ultimately heartwarming.

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