
A heartwarming story about a boy and his guide dog, for fans of Where the Red Fern Grows and Because of Winn-Dixie. After Jimmy is blinded in an accident with a firecracker, he has to relearn all the things he used to know - how to get dressed, how to find his way around the house, even how to eat. With the help of a determined therapist, he learns to read Braille and use a cane. Then he's given the chance to have a guide dog. Learning to work with Leader is not easy, but Jimmy tries harder than he ever has before. Can Leader really give him the ability and the confidence he needs?
| Brand Name | Puffin |
| Manufacturer | Puffin Books |
| Item Type | Physical Disabilities · Books |
| Shipping Weight | 91 g |
| Package Dimensions | 17.8 × 12.7 × 2.5 cm |
| Category | Books › Children's Books › Literature & Fiction › Growing Up & Facts of Life › Health › Physical Disabilities |
| Category Rank | #1,007,839 in Books |
| Marketplace Rating | 4.9 out of 5 (291 ratings on the source marketplace) |
| EAN | 9780140364859 |
| Attributes | Blindness · Coming of Age |