Ryan often seems to get the wrong end of the stick - which can make life tough. But when his twin brother Danny says he is going to 'kill' him things become serious. In Ryan's mind, there is only one way he can protect himself now. He must join the notorious Kelly Gang!... '

.....as well as being a fun read, the author provides valuable insight into the intricate issues of navigating the world of social interactions for a child with Asperger Syndrome' '......a must read for anyone wanting to learn more about how a person with Asperger's syndrome may interpret the social world' Anne-Marie McAlorum, National Autistic Society www.nas.org.uk

Asperger Syndrome, the Swan & the Burglar written by Brenda Boyd is logically well-organized and easy to read! Mainly because she indicated clearly Ryan who played the lead had various symptoms of AS which he didn't recognize until Jim Shepherd, the grandfather of Kev, Ryan's closest friend saw through Ryan's AS. Certainly Ryan had been unfairly treated, misunderstood, and discriminated by Danny,his mean brother and others. But at the same time he was surrounded by understanding people such as Maria, his elder sister, the Cantadora, Kev, his parents, and Jim. On top of that, his `Masterplan' seemed to reinforce his search for his true identity. The story would end more happily if only Danny wasn't so cross-grained, though.
Overall, Ryan's AS diagnosed by Jim,the specialist of AS enhanced the climax of the story, that was for sure! That's why I strongly recommend you to read Asperger Syndrome, the Swan & the Burglar! Therefore, you'll understand better what AS is like!