Borderline Bonnie Rozanski The Porcupine’s Quill ISBN:  9780889842939 Fiction, Young Adult Reviewed by John R. Clark

Bonnie Rozanski’s Borderline reminds me of Rules by Cynthia Lord which was a Newberry Honor Book. Both deal with a teen whose sibling is autistic. Both do an excellent job of portraying the anguish and anger the normal sibling experiences as well as how the experience sharpens their insights into what emotions and coping mechanisms drive others.

Borderline explores new, edgier territory and does it excellently. I read it in less than three hours and found myself immersed and totally engaged. Rozanski weaves dietary, health and hereditary issues seamlessly into the story, creating a literary ride that will easily engage both teens and adults. It is a great book for both public and school libraries as well as for anyone who likes a well-written and fast-paced story about families dealing with difficult issues.

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