Schneider Family Book Award · 2008

The 2008 Schneider Family Book Award

Reaching for Sun won the 2008 Schneider Family Book Award.

2008 Schneider Family Book Award Winner · Middle Grades
Reaching for Sun
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

Reaching for Sun

By Tracie Vaughn Zimmer

A girl with cerebral palsy finds unexpected friendship with a new neighbor.

Schneider Family Book Award (2008)
144 pages· 10,431 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 831 ratings
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Summary: Josie Wyatt's world is a shrinking farmhouse overshadowed by mansions and a life marked by cerebral palsy. Her mother's obsession with her condition leaves Josie yearning for normalcy. When Jordan, a mysterious boy, moves in nearby, he sees beyond her differences. As their friendship blossoms, Josie discovers new possibilities and challenges. Can she embrace this change and find her place in a world that often feels too big? Experience a year of growth and transformation through Josie's eyes in this poignant tale of friendship and self-discovery.
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