Books like The Alfred summer by Jan Slepian
In "The Alfred Summer," Jan Slepian follows the story of four preteen outcasts who are drawn together by a shared challenge. Two of the children have physical disabilities, adding depth to the narrative. As the group works together to construct a boat, they learn important lessons about friendship, courage, and perseverance. Their shared experience underscores the value of inclusion and teamwork, allowing both the characters and the reader to explore resilience in a juvenile fiction setting.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jan Slepian
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