https://padlet.com/kecampbell10/5tsth8mbjjx3at81 Five book recommendations for wheelchair-bound students in grade 9 and beyond. en-us 2020-08-12 19:46:04 UTC 2024-10-02 06:28:11 UTC hello@padlet.com kecampbell10 https://padlet.com/kecampbell10/5tsth8mbjjx3at81/wish/677829490 Biography
2008
This nonfiction title follows Melvin Juette's journey after being paralyzed from a gang shooting at 16.  While this might have been one of the worst things to happen in his short life he turns it into one of the best, leaving the gang and becoming a world-class athlete.
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Hill, C., & Love, J. (2014). Push girl: A novel. Retrieved August 13, 2020, from https://www.amazon.com/Push-Girl-Novel-Chelsie-Hill/dp/1250045916/ref=sr_1_15?dchild=1

Inoue, T. (2008). Real : 1. Retrieved August 13, 2020, from https://search.mackin.com/search-results/2305067

Juette, M., & Berger, R. (2009). Wheelchair warrior: Gangs, disability and basketball. Retrieved August 13, 2020, from https://www.amazon.com/Wheelchair-Warrior-Gangs-Disability-Basketball/dp/1592134750

Moyes, J. (2013, April 26). Me Before You. Retrieved August 13, 2020, from https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/me-before-you-jojo-moyes/1110570195?ean=9780143109464]]> 2020-08-13 00:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kecampbell10/5tsth8mbjjx3at81/wish/678024032 kecampbell10 https://padlet.com/kecampbell10/5tsth8mbjjx3at81/wish/678028920 Memoir
2020
Follow six friends through the eyes of Kevan as they accomplish their dreams together.  Kevan has always lived at "belt-buckle level" but that all changes as his wheel chair is left behind and he see's the world from the backs of his best friends. A true story of friendship and following dreams.
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2013
When an accident changes  Will's adventure seeking life forever, a small town girl will show him what life is really about.  While championing Will's new life Lou is shown a new world changing hers forever.
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2008
This graphic novel is a mature read that will appeal to teens and the great thing is its a series!  The first book follows Tomomi as he struggles with the fallout of a motorcycle accident.  Through friendship and basketball lives are changed.
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2014
This novel is based on a true story and is inspired by the Sundance Channel's original series.  Kara's whole life changes when she is in a car accident.  Her not so perfect life seems so far away when she wakes up and cannot feel her legs.  Kara realizes it doesn't matter what happens in your life that matters, its the choices that one makes that are the most important. 
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