Description

A smartly funny and sympathetic story about being different and finding your way.

Meet the compelling, charismatic 13-year-old Augustus Constantine, a boy whose mind (and mouth) operate at a different speed than the rest of society. Gus has ADHD, and hes on medication to help him focus. Misuse of his medication is a recipe for disaster.At the Speed of Gustakes readers through a frenetic, twist-filled day that is the result of that misuse.

When we first meet Gus, hes putting his own special spin on morning announcements, much to the chagrin of school secretary Miss Funn (whos anything but) and Principal Gorby (whos getting tired of Guss endless jokes and unfiltered stream of consciousness). After being suspended for three days as a result of these antics, Gus takes up his sisters invitation to take the ferry to Vancouver Island and meet at her college. Once on the ferry, Guss thoughts begin to race. Hes having trouble concentrating and cant calm down. The ride gets wilder and wilder, and the reader follows along at the speed of Guss brain, until its hard to tell whats real from whats imagined.

A cautionary and sympathetic tale, with loads of insight and smart humour, this new novel from middle-grade master Richard Scrimger will reach so many kids who need to see that their brains are a gift, even when (sometimes especially when) they dont stay in the same lines as others.

Author: Richard Scrimger (Canadian!)Format:PaperbackProduct dimensions: 224pages, 8″ H x 5″ W x 1″ LPublished: Oct 03, 2023Publisher:Scholastic Canada Inc.Recommended for ages 10-14.