Kevin. Der Junge, der nicht sprechen wollte

Synopsis of Kevin. Der Junge, der nicht sprechen wollte

«Kevin. Der Junge, der nicht sprechen wollte» is the book by Torey L. Hayden, published by Fischer Taschenbuch in paperback (279 pages, in German).

Kevin, a teenager, has not left the treatment centre for four years: he does not speak, hides under tables and surrounds himself with chairs like a cage; he fears water and undressing. The staff hire Hayden, who reads to him and encourages him to read; Kevin begins to talk, draw and paint, and shows quick wit and a deep hatred for his stepfather.

Originally published as «Murphy's Boy» in 1983; this German edition corresponds to number 11539 of the Fischer Taschenbuch collection.

Aimed at readers interested in child psychology, special education and therapeutic intervention with adolescents.