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Follow My Leader
SKU
038639
ISBN
9780140364859
Grade 3-7
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Charlotte Mason
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Auditory
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Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
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Description
Jimmy was playing a baseball game with his friends in a field, an activity that they loved doing. When he grows up, Jimmy wants to become a pitcher in the major leagues. In an effort to one day make his dream a reality, he practiced good form, even in recreation. After a tragic accident happens, he becomes permanently blind in both eyes. Jimmy soon begins to realize that he will not get to live out his dream, and that his life won't even be normal anymore. He now has to relearn the simplest of tasks, such as eating, getting dressed, and walking around town. He goes through extensive tests for an approval of a guide dog, named leader. As he and his dog enroll in a life-skills school for the blind, he learns how to best utilize his remaining abilities to live a prosperous life—but not without difficulty. By reading this book, one will get an eye-opening glimpse of the difficulty and struggles a blind person may face, as well as the bravery and inspiration that takes place when Jimmy faces life's challenges with an outstanding guide dog. 191 pgs, pb.
Publisher's Description of Follow My Leader
A heartwarming story about a boy and his guide dog, for fans of Where the Red Fern Grows and Because of Winn-Dixie.
After Jimmy is blinded in an accident with a firecracker, he has to relearn all the things he used to know how to get dressed, how to find his way around the house, even how to eat. With the help of a determined therapist, he learns to read Braille and use a cane. Then hes given the chance to have a guide dog. Learning to work with Leader is not easy, but Jimmy tries harder than he ever has before. Can Leader really give him the ability and the confidence he needs?
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Puffin Books |
| Grades: | 3-7 |
| ISBN: | 9780140364859 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.35 |
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