Window Boy
No. of pages 176
Published: 2008
Reviews
Great for age 8-13 years
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This novel is suitable for ages 9 to 12 years. Set in 1968, this touching novel tells the story of Sam Davis, a young man with cerebral palsy who peers though his bedroom window every day at the school he longs to attend. With great determination and the help of both his caretaker and his imaginary friend, Winston Churchill, Sam not only succeeds in gaining admittance and the acceptance of his peers, but fulfills his dream of becoming the school's basketball coach. The narrative, full of poignant insights into attitudes towards people with disabilities, provides a glimpse into the life of Winston Churchill, who is a key inspiration for young Sam.
There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Bright Sky Press .
Andrea White has published several short stories and is the author of Surviving Antarctica, which won the Golden Spur Children's Literature Award.