The White Bicycle

by Beverley Brenna

Overview

The White Bicycle is the third title in the Wild Orchid trilogy following the adventures of Taylor Jane, a young woman with Asperger's Syndrome. In The White Bicycle, Taylor travels to the south of France with her mother and her friends. She is going to be working for the summer babysitting for the Phoenix family. While on this journey Taylor will embark on another quest for independence both personal and universal as she casts her mind back to her earliest memories.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781552443088
Publisher:	Red Deer Press
Publication date:	11/22/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	466 KB
Age Range:	12 - 15 Years

About the Author

Beverley Brenna is a Saskatchewan special education teacher who lives near Saskatoon with her husband and three sons. Her previous titles for children include Daddy Longlegs at Birch Lane, Spider Summer, and The Keeper of the Trees. Her young adult title, Wild Orchid, also from Red Deer Press, was shortlisted for a Young Adult Book Award from the Canadian Library Association, a Manitoba Readers' Choice Award, and the Silver Birch Award. The second book in the Wild Orchid trilogy, Waiting for No One was shortlisted for the 2011 Canadian Library Association Young Adult Book of the Year Award and was a 2012 "Woozles' Battle of the Books" Teen List title.
Taylor Crowe is an artist and lecturer on topics related to autism. He is a graduate of The California Institute of the Arts, where he majored in Character Animation. Taylor was diagnosed with autism after undergoing extreme behavioural changes and losing almost all of his language skills by age three. Years of therapy, along with the persistent involvement of family, friends and other individuals in and outside the school environment ultimately provided Taylor the communication skills and social skills he needed to successfully interact with others. Once discovered, his artistic capabilities and gifts were nurtured, not only as a source of enjoyment and fulfillment for Taylor, but as a strategy to further enhance his social capabilities. Taylor’s lectures cover topics such as his recommendations to teachers, therapists and families of individuals with autism as well as techniques for developing positive and meaningful relationships with neurotypical peers. Taylor also gives presentations on topics related to art, animation and giftedness in autism. His art is in collections throughout North America.

Editorial Reviews

"One cannot help but observe this more mature Taylor and reflect on who she was two books ago and marvel at how she has grown. This novel rounds out Taylor's development perfectly, and the reader is hopeful for her future... 4/4 stars,Highly Recommended."
—CM Magazine

"Taylor Jane is a fictional character to whom her author has given a distinct and dynamic personality. It will be hard for Brenna not to give us another installment of what could easily become a saga."
—Star Phoenix

"Set in an attractive area of France, this novel gives valuable insights into the mindset of individuals with Asperger's syndrome."
—Winnipeg Free Press

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