Description

In a school where confidence can be hard to find, a teacher’s belief in her students sparks an inventive project that turns a “junkyard” into a place of possibility. Guided by creativity and teamwork, a group of special-needs students design and build something meant to help their classmates see them not as overlooked, but as genuinely capable. As the excitement of making grows, so does the story’s focus on perseverance, self-worth, and the power of community to recognize talent. With Patricia Polacco’s warm, accessible storytelling and heartfelt emphasis on inclusion, this uplifting tale celebrates how imagination can transform both materials—and the way people see one another.

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paperback

Philomel Books

Published Jan 1, 2010

ISBN: 9780399250781

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First Published

2010

Language

eng

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