The Purple Bandana
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Last published Mon, May 17, 2021
No one told Toby that life was going to be this hard. I mean he knew it wasn't going to be a walk in the park but still. To be fair, his life so far hadn't been that bad. He had supportive parents, a decent brother, and all of the bandanas that he could ever ask for. So why was he all of a sudden complaining about his so-called easy yet simple life? It is because he has been recently diagnosed with minor Asperger's Syndrome.
With this new discovery, Toby's parents have decided to move somewhere new and less crowded, where they could all get a fresh start. He and his brother Ollie have no issue with the move, but Toby soon learns that Bloomsfield isn't as great as he had hoped. Especially when the famous Noah Matthews has started to take a liking to the socially awkward boy. Will Toby finally figure out what friendship and love really mean? Or will he end up alone with just him and his thoughts like always? Why don't you read and find out:)
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