THE GOLDFISH BOY, by Lisa Thompson

The story: Matthew's OCD keeps him in the house, as far away from germs as he can get. Who would have thought that a kid who spends most of his time watching out the window would be the one putting together clues to solve the disappearance of a neighbor's grandson? If Matthew can't do it, the kidnappers might just get away with everything.

June Cleaver's ratings: Language PG; VIolence PG; Sexual content G; Nudity G; Substance abuse PG; Magic & the occult G; GLBT content G; adult themes (OCD, bullying, compulsions) PG-13; overall rating PG.

Liz's comments: I feel it can be valuable for kids to read about others with conditions like OCD, to help them realize that it's not really something the victims choose to do. Readers will find themselves willing Matty to do simple things like simply leave the house, and helping solve the mystery is part of his being able to take a step forward. For those who are interested, also check out "The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B" by Toten, "OCDaniel" by King, and "Finding Audrey" by Kinsella.