War of the Wind

Reach for this book when your middle-schooler feels isolated by their differences or frustrated by a world that seems built for someone else. This gripping eco-thriller follows Max, a boy who is deaf, as he discovers that a local wind farm project is masking a dangerous government experiment. It is a perfect choice for parents wanting to validate their child's unique perspective while providing a high-stakes adventure that celebrates neurodiversity and physical disability without being preachy. Set on a remote Scottish island, the story explores themes of sensory perception, corporate ethics, and the power of unlikely friendships. It is particularly effective for children ages 10 to 14 who are navigating their own identities. You will appreciate how the book shifts the narrative from disability as a deficit to disability as a unique way of experiencing and saving the world.