The Alfred Summer

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Synopsis

No one understands them- but they understand each other.

Lester's smart, handsome, and thoughtful-but he has cerebral palsy, and that's all anyone sees. It's the same for Alfred, Claire, and Myron. Alfred is incredibly honest and kind; Claire pulls no punches; Myron makes sure that everyone is taken care of. On the outside, though, Alfred is "slow," mentally challenged; Claire is a tomboy; and Myron is overweight and clumsy.

The four meet and quickly band together, and soon they're working on an amazing project: The Getaway, a full-size boat they're building" in Myron's basement. Can four misfits make something beautiful to show the world? Can they enjoy approval from their parents and kids their age, going out without being made fun of, freedom, laughs and accomplishments other kids seem to take for granted?

Alfred's summer is a summer of close calls, hard falls, good times and tough times and life getting more worthwhile and exciting.

Copyright:
1980

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
120 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780698119109
Publisher:
N/A
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Jan Slepian
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Literature and Fiction
Grade Levels:
Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade
Submitted By:
Mayrie ReNae
Proofread By:
Lissi
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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