| Boy in Motion: Rick Hansen's Story Contributor(s): Manson, Ainslie (Author), Benoit, Renne (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1553654277 ISBN-13: 9781553654278 Publisher: Greystone Kids OUR PRICE: $10.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2009 Annotation: As a young boy, Rick Hansen loved to fish and play ball. At 15, an accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. However, Rick was a very determined young man. He'd still fish and play ball and live out his dreams -- he'd just learn to do them differently. "Boy in Motion" shows how Rick literally set his dreams in motion made them come to life. Sensitive text and lovely watercolor illustrations combine to create a story of courage and triumph that's sure to inspire young readers everywhere. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Disabilities & Special Needs |
| Dewey: B |
| Lexile Measure: 700 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 7.9" W x 10.7" (0.45 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Physically Challenged |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 125927 Reading Level: 4.4 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As a young boy, Rick Hansen loved to fish and play ball. At 15, an accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. However, Rick was a very determined young man. He'd still fish and play ball and live out his dreams -- he'd just learn to do them differently. Boy in Motion shows how Rick literally set his dreams in motion made them come to life. Sensitive text and lovely watercolor illustrations combine to create a story of courage and triumph that's sure to inspire young readers everywhere. |