Synopses & Reviews
This is the second story to feature Bobby, the Down's Syndrome football enthusiast, and his big sister Charlie. This time they are off to summer camp. Also with them is Paul, a boy who hides underneath a furry parka and will not speak. Bobby instantly decides that the two of them are best friends, and as he is potty about football, he tries to play it with him as much as possible. Charlie is being a responsible older sister and keeping a watch on Bobby, which is demanding enough, but she also has a challenge of her own. One of the planned camp activities is a relay race over water, and she is very scared of water. But thanks to the wonderful positivity that Bobby exudes all round him, Charlie beats her demons, Bobby plays football whether it's planned or not, and Paul? Well, Bobby gets him talking! He makes him Man of the Match!
Synopsis
A delightful story about children with challenges having fun at summer camp. Theres Bobby, the Downs syndrome soccer enthusiast and his big sister Charlie. With them is Paul, a boy who hides underneath his furry parka and wont speak. But Bobby gets him talking, and makes him Man of the Match!
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About the Author
Sophie Smiley was born in a Dominican monastery near Cambridge—she says she had a very happy childhood surrounded by Fra Angelicos and Ethopian priests. She now teaches English and is also a staff member of Forest School Camps, working with both the able and those with learning difficulties. Michael Foreman's artwork has earned him widespread recognition as one of the world's leading illustrators. He also writes and illustrates his own books, including War Boy and War Game, winners respectively of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Smarties Book Prize.