Fans of John Green Sara Barnard and Adam Silvera will love this contemporary YA that is packed
with humour and heart. A high school student with spinal muscular atrophy is determined to
reinvent himself. When new-boy Harris meets cute-girl-in-his-class Nory he is determined to
prove he is more than just the kid in the powered wheelchair. Luckily he has a secret weapon.
His new nurse Miranda. Beautiful and confident Miranda sees Harris for who he really is -
funny smart and totally worthy of Nory's affections. It seems everything is working out for
Harris for once. But Miranda has her own demons and Harris starts to wonder if she has his
best interests at heart. PRAISE FOR THE FIRST THING ABOUT YOU "A beautifully empathetic
novel that makes you look at the world differently." Phil Earle author of When the Sky Falls
"A witty candid take on love friendship belonging and disability." Kirkus "A stellar
debut. Chaz Hayden writes with the humor and heart of a seasoned storyteller. An instant
favorite." John Corey Whaley author of National Book Award Finalist Noggin and Michael L.
Printz Award winner Where Things Come Back "Clear-eyed and bighearted and laugh-out-loud
funny." Katie Cotugno New York Times bestselling author of 99 Days " Following Harris as he
navigates family friendship first love and finding himself was thoroughly enjoyable. I would
recommend this honest hilarious and heartfelt novel to anyone 14 years and over." Reading
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