Augie and the Monster Thieves

Augie and the Monster Thieves is set in a world where Yetis, humans, and even dragons are all neighbors. Augie is a yeti on the autism spectrum who has powerful senses. The story starts when his super-hearing picks up the sound of a girl crying; he uses his super senses to help her find something that she believes was taken by monsters. It's a fun mystery like adventure that raises awareness to certain ASD characteristics and behaviors in a subtle way, aiming to remove the stigma associated with them. The tools worn by Augie which help manage sensory input are hallmarks of the book. The story promotes our differences as our superpowers, as well as friendship & inclusion and is suited for all kids.