In 1922 Petey, who has cerebral palsy, is misdiagnosed as an idiot and institutionalized; sixty years later, still in the institution, he befriends a boy and shares with him the joy of life.
Cerebral palsy
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A New York Times bestseller for three years and counting! "A gutsy, candid, and compelling story. It speaks volumes." — School Library Journal (starred review) "Unflinching and realistic." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) From award-...
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After spending five years in a cerebral palsy center, Sally is challenged to adjust to normal family and school life.
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A New York Times bestseller! "Has everything you'd want in a retelling of a classic fairy tale."--Jodi Picoult In a lush, contemporary fantasy retelling of Beauty and the Beast, Brigid Kemmerer gives readers another...