Adonis is smart, intellectually giftedNand was born without legs.
Told in alternating voices, Takedown explores issues of self-discovery, friendship, and what it means to be different..
In time, Autumn and Adonis are forced to see that our greatest weaknesses can turn into the assets that forever change us and those we love.
Even so, Adonis has a secret he knows someone like Autumn can heal.
But he\'s a strong reader who loves books.
He can\'t walk or dance.
He has no legs.
Adonis is confined to a wheelchair.
But as her school\'s most aggressive team wrestler, Autumn can take down any problem.
For Autumn, who has a learning disability, reading is a painful struggle that makes it hard to focus in class.
But even with their differences, the two have one thing in common--they\'re each dealing with a handicap.
Adonis is shy and not so eager to connect with people.
Autumn is outgoing and has lots of friends.
Autumn and Adonis have nothing in common and everything in common.
But Autumn is attracted to Adonis and determined to make him a part of her life.
Autumn is strong, a great wrestler, and barely able to read in ninth grade.
Adonis is smart, intellectually giftedNand was born without legs
