Ellen Archer
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English
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A moving memoir from the mother of a child with Treacher Collins Syndrome, with a foreword by R.J. Palacio, author of Wonder
For Magda Newman, normal was a goal-she wanted her son Nathaniel to be able to play on the playground, swim at the beach, enjoy the moments of childhood that are often taken for granted. But Nathaniel's severe Treacher Collins syndrome-a craniofacial condition-meant that other concerns came first. Could he eat without the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 9
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English
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"In another moment of wonder for the Newmans, Magda and Nathaniel are now authors themselves, just finishing their new book titled aptly enough, NORMAL: One Kid's Extraordinary Journey." - 20/20, ABC-TV "[A] narrative that capably explores self-image, human dynamics, and the meaning of normality." -The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Despite being dubbed 'Auggie Pullman come to life,' Nathaniel abundantly shows that he's his...