Reach for the Moon - Hardcover

Abeel, Samantha; Murphy, Charles R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1570250138 ISBN 13: 9781570250132

Publisher: Pfeifer-Hamilton Pub, 1994

Synopsis

Samantha Abeel is learning disabled and gifted. She does not understand mathematical concepts, but she is an extremely talented writer. Samantha was on the edge of despair when a caring English teacher who recognized her hidden talents intervened, offering Samantha an opportunity to interpret in words the hauntingly beautiful paintings of artist Charles R. Murphy. The result is a visual and verbal masterpiece, a gift of inspiration for parents, teachers, and children. Samantha brings affirmation and hope to everyone who has ever struggled with a disability.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Reach for the Moon has one many awards for its young author:
* 1995 Book of Distinction in the older reader category from the International Reading Association
* New York Public Library's 1995 Best Book for the Teen Age
* Nomination as a 1995 Best Book for Young Adults by the American Library Association
* The Boston Book Review selected Reach for the Moon as one of the Ten Best Children's Books of 1994
* At 15, Samantha Abeel received the 1994 Margot Marek Award, which honors the best book written on the subject of learning disabilities.

Review:

Reach for the Moon is a touching and motivating collections of poems and short stories written when the author was 13 years old . . .. The wisdom and symbolism expressed in Samantha Abeel's poetry is timeless and elegant . . . The message will inspire parents, teachers, adults, and children. -- American Bookseller

About this edition

• Publisher: Pfeifer-Hamilton Pub
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 1570250138
• ISBN 13: 9781570250132
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1
• Illustrator: Murphy Charles