Stuck in Neutral

This "intense reading experience"* is a Printz Honor Book.

Shawn McDaniel's life is not what it may seem to anyone looking at him. He is glued to his wheelchair, unable to voluntarily move a muscle—he can't even move his eyes. For all Shawn's father knows, his son may be suffering. Shawn may want a release. And as long as he is unable to communicate his true feelings to his father, Shawn's life is in danger.

To the world, Shawn's senses seem dead. Within these pages, however, we meet a side of him that no one else has seen—a spirit that is rich beyond imagining, breathing life.

*Booklist starred review

But with his father questioning his quality of life, will Shawn’s secret world be silenced forever?

An Unforgettable Protagonist: Meet Shawn McDaniel, a whip-smart, funny fourteen-year-old with total recall. The only problem? He has cerebral palsy, and no one knows he’s in there. A Complex Father Son Relationship: Shawn’s father, a famous poet, sees only his son’s suffering. He loves Shawn so much he’s considering the unthinkable to end his pain. A Thought-Provoking Read: This raw and suspenseful novel tackles the heart-wrenching euthanasia debate from the perspective of the person who has the most to lose. A Printz Honor Book: Perfect for fans of challenging YA contemporary fiction that sparks conversation, this award-winning story will stay with you long after the final page.