In her debut novel "Life Hacks for a Little Alien," Alice Franklin introduces a neurodivergent protagonist, a young girl in southern England who feels out of sync with her peers. Titled Little Alien by herself, she discovers an ancient manuscript that she believes may help her connect with others like her. The narrative, told in the second person, reveals her struggles to understand societal norms and expectations while simultaneously highlighting the beauty of her unique perspective and thought process. Franklin's work not only provides insight into neurodivergence but also celebrates individuality and connection.
The protagonist, Little Alien, is always trying to fit in with what is expected of her. But because she's undiagnosed neurodivergent, she doesn't know what's expected of her.
It's about a little girl who doesn’t hear and see the world as others do, leading her to discover a mysterious manuscript she believes could connect her to others.
I wrote her as a neurodivergent character - autistic, to be specific. This reflects how she navigates the world differently from typical children.
You'll have just enough normal to seem normal without actually being normal, which captures the protagonist's struggle with fitting into societal expectations.
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