Boy in Motion - Rick Hansen's Story

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.

Summary

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. Sen

Product details

• Authors: Ainslie Manson, Manson Ainslie
• Assisted by: Renne Benoit (Illustration), Benoit Renne (Illustration)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 5
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.06.2009
• EAN: 9781553654278
• ISBN: 978-1-55365-427-8
• Weight: 212 g
• Illustrations: Color illustrations throughout
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Mankind; Interest age: from c 5 years, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Disabilities