Window Boy Contributor(s): White, Andrea (Author) |
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ISBN: 1933979143 ISBN-13: 9781933979144 Publisher: Bright Sky Press
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: June 2008 * Out of Print * Annotation: Set in 1968, this touching novel tells the story of Sam Davis, a young man with cerebral palsy that peers though his bedroom window every day at the school he longs to attend. With great determination and the help of both his caretaker and his imaginary friend, Winston Churchill, Sam not only succeeds in gaining admittance to the school and the acceptance of his peers, but also fulfills his dream of becoming the school's basketball coach. The narrative, full of poignant insights into attitudes towards people with disabilities, provides a glimpse into the life of Winston Churchill, who is a key inspiration for young Sam. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Disabilities & Special Needs - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2008000492 |
Age Level: 10-13 |
Grade Level: 5-8 |
Lexile Measure: 700(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 1.08" H x 6.46" W x 9.14" L (1.61 lbs) 256 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1960's - Cultural Region - British Isles - Topical - Physically Challenged |
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian |
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 04/28/2008 pg. 138 School Library Journal 10/01/2008 pg. 163 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 126676 Reading Level: 5.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 10.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Set in 1968, this touching novel tells the story of Sam Davis, a young man with cerebral palsy who peers though his bedroom window every day at the school he longs to attend. With great determination and the help of both his caretaker and his imaginary friend, Winston Churchill, Sam not only succeeds in gaining admittance to the school and the acceptance of his peers, but also fulfills his dream of becoming the school's basketball coach. The narrative, full of poignant insights into attitudes toward people with disabilities, provides a glimpse into the life of Winston Churchill, who is a key inspiration for young Sam. |
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