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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
narrative nonfiction
Copyright Year
2015-01-01
Page Count
40
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780449817445
Lexile
AD770
Themes
prejudice
perseverance
acceptance
charity
cycling

Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

Written by Laurie Ann Thompson and Illustrated by Sean Qualls
Though he was born with a physical disability, Emmanuel quickly proves that he is just as capable as everyone else. This book tells the amazing story of Emmanuel's 400-mile journey on his bicycle and his campaign to help other people with disabilities.

This book is part of the Read for Success collection. To learn more about Read for Success, click here.

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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
narrative nonfiction
Copyright Year
2015-01-01
Page Count
40
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780449817445
Lexile
AD770
Themes
prejudice
perseverance
acceptance
charity
cycling
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