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Grade 5-7-- Published as a special project for the New York Special Olympics, this book tells the story of athlete Timmy Kelp, who, despite the disabilities of mental retardation, deafness, and other health problems, competed in various sports sponsored by the Special Olympics. It also tells the story of his grandfather, who inspired Timmy to compete even as he struggled with his own problems caused by liver cancer. Based on a true story, this fictionalized account unfortunately suffers from a writing style that is strong on sentiment and drama but weak on dialogue, scene transitions, and plot development. Reed, in an attempt to educate readers about the activities and goals of the Special Olympics, lapses into lecturing and defining terms much too often for this fictional format. Some scenes important to the story are quickly developed and then easily dismissed; an episode dealing with adolescent drinking dissolves into a dire object lesson that has little to do with the story. While few will argue with the admirable goals and achievements of this organization, this book does little to educate young people about the abilities of the mentally retarded and the programs of the Special Olympics. --Susan Schuller, Milwaukee Public Library
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A Season for Dreams
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New York Special Olympics, 1989
ISBN 10: 0961454636
ISBN 13: 9780961454630
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 57799011-6
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Season for Dreams
Published by
New York Special Olympics, 1989
ISBN 10: 0961454636
ISBN 13: 9780961454630
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. book is tight with no markings, some soiling to page edges, wraps have minor rubbing and soiling, nice copy. Seller Inventory # 025393
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A SEASON FOR DREAMS
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CHOWDER PRESS, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY, 1989
ISBN 10: 0961454636
ISBN 13: 9780961454630
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Seller: Gian Luigi Fine Books, Albany, NY, U.S.A.
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PAPERBACK. Condition: Fine. WENDY OTT CORRIGAN (illustrator). 1ST. INSCRIBED & SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Seller Inventory # 000174
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A Season For Dreams
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Chowder Press, Saratoga Springs, 1989
ISBN 10: 0961454636
ISBN 13: 9780961454630
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. illustrated by Wendy Ott Corrigan (illustrator). First Edition. Saratoga Springs: Chowder Press 1989 Trade Paperback. First edition The copy has been inscribed and signed by the author on the title page. "A compelling account for young readers about what our Special Olympians learn and teach". 152 pages, illustrated. A near fine copy with light crease to rear cover. See Photos clphE. Seller Inventory # 868648