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Featured Young Adult Fantasy

Athena is Just Right

by Hiser, Verna E

Athena Reverie lives in a world that is too bright, too noisy, and too germy.Because she believes she is broken and doomed to do poorly in school, she maintains her survival by wearing her noise-canceling headphones, keeping her head down, and doing her best to follow directions.But then, she finds a team: the Neuro D Narwhals.Now, Athena is at the International Finals, surrounded by thousands of students, battling her sensory fears as beach balls fly and music blares.

Teen & Young Adult Literature & Fiction Social & Family Issues Science Fiction & Fantasy
Author Hiser, Verna E
Published 2026
Format Print edition

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About Athena is Just Right

Athena Reverie lives in a world that is too bright, too noisy, and too germy.Because she believes she is broken and doomed to do poorly in school, she maintains her survival by wearing her noise-canceling headphones, keeping her head down, and doing her best to follow directions.But then, she finds a team: the Neuro D Narwhals.Now, Athena is at the International Finals, surrounded by thousands of students, battling her sensory fears as beach balls fly and music blares. She and her friends have learned to combine their unique strengths and face down their challenges.As a spotlight shines on a huge table of trophies, Athena watches and wonders: Can a group of neurodiverse kids conquer the universe? More importantly, can a girl who can barely make it through the day find her voice and discover that her differences aren't a flaw, but her greatest strength?

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