The Christmas Poodle
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What if you could be a hero because of and not in spite of your disadvantage?Meet Thomas, a fifth-grade boy living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Though he struggles with pain and mobility issues, what Thomas wants most of all is to be ordinary.
On a beautiful brisk day in November, Thomas finds out that all the fifth-grade classes in his school will be producing competing plays as part of the school Christmas pageant. The winning class will receive a beautiful trophy and, most importantly, a pizza party. The problem is, Thomas doesn't like being seen or getting any attention at all. Consequently, he wants to make sure he doesn't have to be on stage in front of the school.
Just when things can't get any worse, Thomas learns that his parents have arranged for him to have a service dog. Thomas doesn't want to stand out as the only kid in school with a dog.
As Thomas struggles with the Christmas pageant, the idea of a service dog, and his lack of confidence - the unthinkable happens. Now only Thomas can give his classmates a shot at winning the pageant. Can Thomas overcome his fears and his disability to do what he must?
This chapter book is for kids aged 8-12. While kids dealing with a chronic illness will understand Thomas, any child who wants to fit in and feel
On a beautiful brisk day in November, Thomas finds out that all the fifth-grade classes in his school will be producing competing plays as part of the school Christmas pageant. The winning class will receive a beautiful trophy and, most importantly, a pizza party. The problem is, Thomas doesn't like being seen or getting any attention at all. Consequently, he wants to make sure he doesn't have to be on stage in front of the school.
Just when things can't get any worse, Thomas learns that his parents have arranged for him to have a service dog. Thomas doesn't want to stand out as the only kid in school with a dog.
As Thomas struggles with the Christmas pageant, the idea of a service dog, and his lack of confidence - the unthinkable happens. Now only Thomas can give his classmates a shot at winning the pageant. Can Thomas overcome his fears and his disability to do what he must?
This chapter book is for kids aged 8-12. While kids dealing with a chronic illness will understand Thomas, any child who wants to fit in and feel
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1721076247
ISBN13:9781721076246
Release Date:June 2018
Publisher:Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Length:102 Pages
Weight:0.24 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"
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