The Beat I Drum by Dusti Bowling

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/12419 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Beat I Drum Series: Life of a Cactus Series, Book 3 Author: Dusti Bowling Narrator: Matt Godfrey Format: mp3 Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins Release date: 04-01-25 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 11 ratings Genres: Literature & Fiction Publisher's Summary: Connor Bradley is dreading the first day of high school. Not just because he is new, or because he misses his best friends, but because he knows the other kids won't understand his barking and tics. Connor has Tourette Syndrome, and every day has been a challenge—from the mimicking to the laughing, the questions, and the stares. It turns out school isn't quite as bad as he expected. Connor forms a fast friendship with a girl who also has Tourette's and is welcomed into her accepting circle of friends.