Description
When a young boy witnesses a homeless man collecting empty soft drink cans for redemption money, he’s struck by the idea that small acts can add up to real help. Determined to earn enough for a skateboard, he begins collecting cans himself—only to discover that the work is more complicated, the people behind it more human, and his own assumptions less certain than he thought. As his plan unfolds, the story explores empathy, dignity, and the difference between doing something for a goal and doing something for others. With a warm, accessible tone and a child’s-eye perspective, this moving tale invites readers to reflect on compassion, community responsibility, and what it means to change course when you learn the truth.
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paperback
Lee & Low Books
Published Jan 1, 2010
ISBN: 9781600602665
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Details
First Published
2010
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Can Man by Laura E. Williams.