Abilities: Facing Disabilities & Finding Friendships

By Michelle Maclean, Self Published 

Softcover, Colour, 2026

Twelve-year-old Shelby is starting in more ways than one. Recently adopted by the kind-hearted Smiths, she’s transitioning from a specialised social-emotional school to the unfamiliar halls of a public middle school.

In her skills class, Shelby finds herself drawn to Daniella, Ethan and Austin, each navigating the challenges of dyslexia, ADHD, and Autism. Together they form an unlikely bond, even as they face ridicule for seeking extra support.

Determined to rise above the negativity, Shelby inspires her friends to take on the school’s academic competition, proving that courage and teamwork can outshine any label.