This graphic novel is a semi-autobiographical recounting of Cece Bell's childhood. The characters are all rabbit people, so it's not Persepolis accurate, but it's a really great book. When Cece is 4 years old, she gets Meningitis and it causes substantial hearing loss. The rest of the book is her trying to navigate a world she has lost one point of contact with. We see her struggle with finding a friend who doesn't take advantage of her, or boss her around, or pity and talk down to her. Let's face it, childhood is rough enough without feeling like you are completely unlike your peers. Cece has a special hearing aid that requires her teacher to wear a microphone. This ends up being a real perk when Cece begins hearing her teacher even when she's not in the room doing a lesson. All's well that ends well, as the real Cece Bell grew up to write this wonderful book. I hope a lot of kids read this and get a better feeling about making friends with those who have special needs of all kinds. Those boxes may have different locks, but the treasures are just as rich if you manage to open them.
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