Mockingbird by Kathryn Eskine
Caitlin has lost her brother, Devon, in a tragic school shooting. Everyone in her small town is grieving but for Caitlin her grief shows differently. Caitlin has Asperger syndrome. Asperger syndrome is a disorder that is characterized by difficulties in social interaction, along with repetitive patterns of behavior.
Now her family is just her and her dad. Her dad is not coping well. And, really, neither is Caitlin but it's hard to tell, because she doesn't do well with emotions. Devon was her guide. He always helped her understand. Now he's gone. Mrs. Brook, a guidance counselor at Caitlin's school, is trying to help but it's Caitlin who must find closure.
The book topic sounds like it would be a sad read. It is but it isn't as well. Caitlin manages to help herself, her dad and others find closure to the sad event. Caitlin also learns and grows a lot during the process.
