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| Adam and the Magic Marble | | Author: | Adam Buehrens | ISBN: | 1878267302 | Format: | Handover | Publish Date: | June, 2005 | | | | | | | | | Book Review | | |
Book Description A fictional story for children about how three boys with disabilities, taunted by their peers, find the magical power to cure their disorders.
Card catalog description Two boys with Tourette syndrome find a magic marble that can cure their disorder but decide that their friend with cerebral palsy needs the marble more than they do.
From the Publisher Children with disabilities such as Tourette syndrome and ADHD are often teased by other children. This delightful story help such children develop coping skills to allow them to live with or divert the pain of caused by thoughtless peers.
From the Author A marvelous story of three heroes - Adam, Chris (both have Tourette syndrome), and Matt (afflicted with cerebral palsy). Constantly taunted by bullies , the boys find a marble full of magic powers that are nearly impossible to control. They accidentally aim a magical spell at the bullies, and ... the adventure begins. Humorous and delightful, this fantasy will take you from laughter to tears and happily back to laughter again every time you read it. Exciting reading for all ages, and a must for those who have been diagnosed with Tourette syndrome or other disabilities.
About the Author Adam is a 10 year old boy with Tourette syndrome. He is also author of "Hi, I'm Adam." His mother, Carol, is a technical writer and illustrator. They have joined forces to write this wonderful fantasy story.
Adam and the Magic Marble: A Magical Adventure ANNOTATION Two boys with Tourette syndrome find a magic marble that can cure their disorder but decide that their friend with cerebral palsy needs the marble more than they do.
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