Mori's Story: A Book about a Boy with Autism

by Zachary M. Gartenberg

Book Overview

Zachary M. Gartenberg narrates this story about his younger brother Mori, who has autism. He discusses how his family learned that Mori was autistic, the kinds of treatment Mori receives, and how it affects all of their lives.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822525852
• ISBN13: 9780822525851
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.7" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 7 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 4

Customer Reviews

I hope this is the first book of many by Z Gartenberg

Doesn't every family who encounters autism come at it differently? I went to high school with Zachary & Mori's uncle. I knew about the book, but had never seen it for sale. I was so thrilled when their grandmother pointed out where I could get "their" book. It's a loving book about a loving family. My own daughter is autistic. In part, I bought the book for a classroom school library -- I am also a special educator-- to share with other parents of disabled kids. I will eagerly read anything else Zachary writes about his brother and family.

It is for Everyone

This is a good book written by a brother of an autistic child. No one should judge this family and the choices they made. It is not as though they hide Mori. They want what is best for him and in this situation, what was best seemed to be sending him to live with a family where he could get the help and focus he needed. It seemed obvious to me the family is proud of him and wants him to be the best he can be and that meant leaving him with another local family. It had to be hard to make that decision. This book is a story about how different people hand different situations due to different dynamics in a family. I highly recommend it and recommend reading it without judging eyes.

What a wonderful book!

This is a wonderful story to share with siblings and others who love a special needs child. Zachary's explanation of why Mori is not living at home with his family is wonderful and could be helpful to other siblings of special needs kids who have had to be placed in another residential setting. We have a very high functioning autistic child, yet this story still struck some very familiar and emotional spots in me. I think this will appeal to all families who have an autistic child. Thanks for writing and sharing this with us, Zachary!