Rowan and Gemma, (Hardcover)

<p>In this new middle grade novel by Schneider Award-winning author Sally J. Pla, two neurodivergent tweens, one of whom is nonverbal, forge a friendship against the backdrop of their feuding families.</p><p><b>Rowan Monahan</b> has lived in the town of Friendship Prairie forever. He knows everyone, and they know him. Some folks judge him, too, for being a slow learner. But Rowan knows in his heart that he's capable of more than people think.</p><p><b>Gemma Caplan</b> is new in town. Back in the city, people understood she used her assistive device (AAC) to speak. But here in tiny Friendship Prairie, she's afraid she won't fit in.</p><p>When Rowan and Gemma meet, they form an instant, magic bond. But just as the two are growing close, their mothers start a feud: they're running terribly nasty campaigns against each other for school board.</p><p>Since their moms detest each other, Gemma and Rowan feel they must keep their connection a secret.</p><p>When they're discovered and punished, Rowan and Gemma decide it's time to take a stand -- and show their families what a place called Friendship Prairie is supposed to be about.<br></p>

• Rowan and Gemma, (Hardcover)
• Author: Sally J Pla
• ISBN: 9780063395886
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-10-20
• Page Count: 288