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Mountains to Climb by Richard M. Wainwright, is a heartwarming story that deals with overcoming prejudice and handicaps in a positive and realistic manner.
It is a story of Roberto, a young Andean boy and proud owner of a one-eyed llama, who comes to live in the United States. They meet with discrimination, ridicule and prejudice until Roberto remembers his father's advice, "In every person's life there will be many mountains to climb, but they can be conquered one step at a time." So begins the process of reaching out and helping others overcome their fears and dislike of people and things that are different from them. Roberto is able to help two new handicapped friends also find acceptance and love.
The story is well suited to young people who will be able to recognize themselves and others in the story's main characters. Roberto is an engaging, caring boy, who without being pompous or pious enlists the reader's support and sympathy for what it is like to be different.
Recommended Age: 6 through Adult
Overall Length: 56 pages
Pages with Illustrations: 30 pages
Awards: Benjamin Franklin Award
Mountains to Climb by Richard M. Wainwright, is a heartwarming story that deals with overcoming prejudice and handicaps in a positive and realistic manner.
It is a story of Roberto, a young Andean boy and proud owner of a one-eyed llama, who comes to live in the United States. They meet with discrimination, ridicule and prejudice until Roberto remembers his father's advice, "In every person's life there will be many mountains to climb, but they can be conquered one step at a time." So begins the process of reaching out and helping others overcome their fears and dislike of people and things that are different from them. Roberto is able to help two new handicapped friends also find acceptance and love.
The story is well suited to young people who will be able to recognize themselves and others in the story's main characters. Roberto is an engaging, caring boy, who without being pompous or pious enlists the reader's support and... View more
Genre | Audio Book, Children |
Location | Palm Coast, Fl, USA |
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