"Stuck in Neutral" by Terry Trueman

Imagine having no control over your body. You can't move your legs, your arms, your head, or anything. All of your life you've been confined to a wheelchair. You can't communicate, and you're dependent on those around you to feed you, bathe you, and take care of your every need. That is what life has always been like for Shawn. Shawn has had cerebral palsy his entire life. At 14, Shawn is used to being called a vegetable, a retard, and plenty of other names. No one thinks Shawn is capable of understanding anything, let alone having feelings. His family loves him, but even they have a problem making a connection. This is a book written from Shawn's perspective. Not only can Shawn process information and have deep thoughts, he's confident his life may be in danger. Shawn suspects his own father may be plotting to kill him, to put him out of his misery. But Shawn's not miserable! How do you tell someone your life is in danger when you can't communicate?

"Freak the Mighty" by W.R. Philbrick

Maxwell Kane is too big and tall for his age. He's constantly teased and harassed at school due to his size and learning disability. He lives with his Gram and Grim, after his father (Killer Kane) was sent to prison for murdering his mother.

Kevin, nicknamed Freak, has a unique size, too. Due to a genetic birth defect, Freak is much smaller, and relies on crutches and braces to get around.

Max and Kevin are neighbors and they form a very unique friendship. Kevin uses his brain and Max uses his size and together they form "Freak the Mighty," and they fend off the bullies together.

This is a fantastic story of overcoming adversity, and the power of great friendships.