Mountains to Climb

Wainwright, Richard M.

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ISBN 10: 0961956631 ISBN 13: 9780961956639

Published by Family Life Publishing, 1991

Language: English

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Signed by Wainwright in blue ink on title page next to his name on the title page. Tiny chip on bottom edge of rear board. DJ in archival cover.

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Title

Mountains to Climb

Publisher

Family Life Publishing

Publication Date

1991

Language

English

ISBN 10

0961956631

ISBN 13

9780961956639

Binding

Hardcover

Illustrator

Crompton, Jack

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Very Good

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Very Good

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Roberto spends two years in the U.S. with his one-eyed llama and overcomes prejudice against him and two physically disabled students

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Grade 2-5-- A gentle story about a boy from the Andes mountains and his pet llama, born with one eye, who sail to America to live with his aunt and uncle for ``a year or two.'' He helps his fellow Explorers Club members find shelter on a stormy mountain top and rescue their injured advisor. Before he returns to South America, Roberto convinces the Explorers to admit two new members--one boy who is blind and another who has two artificial legs. The portrayal of the two physically challenged boys and their interaction with the others on the camping trip is the book's strength. The picture of life in the Andes and the relationship between Roberto and his pet are also presented well. The handsome watercolors, both full-page and miniature drawings interspersed with the text, extend readers' understanding of the story. Despite its successes, however--and this book has many--there are three flaws that detract from it. First, the text is blatant and repetitious in its didacticism. Second, there are some real problems with simple mechanics, the most notable of which is missing or misplaced commas. Finally, in spite of the fact that the story takes place in several different settings, consists of several isolated incidents, and has a lengthy narration, it is presented in picture-book format instead of being divided into chapters. Because of the delightful illustrations and the excellent handling of disability, it is still worth considering. --Constance A. Mellon, Department of Library & Information Studies, East Carolina Univ . , Greenville, NC
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