My Brother Sammy
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This issue’s cover is from J K Rowling's Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the third book in what is already a classic new series. The first two titles were Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Thanks to Bloomsbury Children’s Books for their help. Cover image based on original artwork by Cliff Wright
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My Brother Sammy
Illustrated by David Armitage
Sammy’s brother often wishes that Sammy was more like other people. Sammy is autistic, and because of this, their mum says that Sammy is ‘special’. But his brother does not want a special brother; he wants an ordinary one. One day he comes to realise that he can be a ‘special brother’ to Sammy too, and he learns patience and the ability to enjoy some of the things Sammy enjoys. This is an outstanding book. The beauty of the text is matched by quite breath-taking colour-wash illustrations. A book to treasure, particularly by those with autism in the family.
