One Plus One Equals Blue
By MJ Auch
(Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), Hardcover, 9780805094053, 272pp.)
Publication Date: April 30, 2013
Other Editions of This Title: Paperback
Categories: Boys / Men, Family - Parents, Social Issues - Adolescence
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Twelve year-old Basil knows he’s special—he’s been associating numbers with colors since he was a kid. His gift (or curse) has turned him into somewhat of a loner, but his world begins to change when he meets Tenzie, the new girl in school who has similar freakisms. She, too, has synesthesia (a condition in which one type of stimulation evokes the sensation of another). At first, Basil is somewhat annoyed with Tenzie’s pushiness, but after Basil’s estranged mother returns, his life is turned upside down . . . and Tenzie may be the only person to help him put it back together again.
Once again, MJ Auch has written a thoughtful coming-of-age novel that explores friendship, family, and fitting in.
MJ Auch is the award-winning author of One-Handed Catch, Ashes of Roses, Wing Nut, Guitar Boy, and numerous other books for young readers. She lives in upstate New York with her family.
"Carly is a rich character: charismatic, full of good intent, and quick to excite." -- Booklist
"Basil and Tenzie both have synesthesia, either a gift or a curse that can make a person into one of life’s rejects. . . An engaging coming-of-age story." -- Kirkus Reviews
Praise for ONE-HANDED CATCH:
“Quality writing and a protagonist who will inspire readers.” —VOYA
Praise for WING NUT:
“A good book for reluctant boy readers.” —Booklist
Praise for GUITAR BOY:
“This effort quickly hits its stride, mostly due to well-drawn, believable characters and the strength of Travis’s nearly indomitable spirit.” —Kirkus Reviews
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