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Contributor(s): White, Andrea (Author)

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ISBN: 1933979143     ISBN-13: 9781933979144
Publisher: Bright Sky Press
OUR PRICE: $15.26  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: June 2008
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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
 
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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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