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Highlights
- Inspired by a true story, this heartwarming tale from award-winning author Ben Mikaelsen celebrates friendship, discovery, and the uplifting power of the human spirit.
- 8-12 Years
- 7.5" x 5.1" Paperback
- 256 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
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About the Book
Three of Mikaelsen's best loved bestsellers have received new and exciting covers to attract even more readers.Book Synopsis
Inspired by a true story, this heartwarming tale from award-winning author Ben Mikaelsen celebrates friendship, discovery, and the uplifting power of the human spirit. In 1922, at the age of two, Petey's distraught parents commit him to the state's insane asylum, unaware that their son is actually suffering from severe cerebral palsy. Bound by his wheelchair and struggling to communicate with the people around him, Petey finds a way to remain kind and generous despite the horrific conditions in his new "home." Through the decades, he befriends several caretakers but is heartbroken when each eventually leaves him. Determined not to be hurt again, he vows to no longer let hope of lifelong friends and family torment him. That changes after he is moved into a nursing home and meets a young teen named Trevor Ladd; he sees something in the boy and decides to risk friendship one last time. Trevor, new to town and a bit of a loner, is at first weary of the old man in the wheelchair. But after hearing more of his story, Trevor learns that there is much more to Petey than meets the eye.In this poignant and inspiring tale, Ben Mikaelsen weaves humor and heart into an unforgettable story about the dignity, respect, and human connection that every person deserves.
About the Author
Ben Mikaelsen is the award-winning author of many books for children, including Petey, Countdown, Rescue Josh McGuire, Stranded, and Sparrow Hawk Red. He lives in Bozeman, Montana.Dimensions (Overall): 7.5 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .4 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 256
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Theme: Friendship
Format: Paperback
Author: Ben Mikaelsen
Language: English
Street Date: June 22, 2010
TCIN: 90118177
UPC: 9781423131748
Item Number (DPCI): 247-13-4459
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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