| Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah Contributor(s): Thompson, Laurie Ann (Author), Qualls, Sean (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 044981744X ISBN-13: 9780449817445 Publisher: Anne Schwartz Books OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Africa - Juvenile Nonfiction | Disabilities & Special Needs |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2014005767 |
| Lexile Measure: 770 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 9.2" W x 11.3" (1.04 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - West Africa - Chronological Period - 1950-1999 - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Ethnic Orientation - African - Topical - Physically Challenged - Cultural Region - African - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 171665 Reading Level: 4.4 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah's inspiring true story--which was turned into a film, Emmanuel's Gift, narrated by Oprah Winfrey--is nothing short of remarkable. Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people--but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at age thirteen to provide for his family, and, eventually, became a cyclist. He rode an astonishing four hundred miles across Ghana in 2001, spreading his powerful message: disability is not inability. Today, Emmanuel continues to work on behalf of the disabled. Thompson's lyrical prose and Qualls's bold collage illustrations offer a powerful celebration of triumphing over adversity. Includes an author's note with more information about Emmanuel's charity. |