Lovely written book which covers lots of issues sensitively and positively. The language and dialect of the characters evokes clear images and scenes which are both heart rending and heartwarming throughout the book.
I would highly recommend this book
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The Mermaid in the Gherkin Jar Kindle Edition
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When Christopher, a young boy with cerebral palsy, attends school for the first time, he suddenly realises how different he is from the other children. His disability also makes him an easy target for the school bully. Confused and uncertain, Christopher seeks solace in Azalea, an enchanting mermaid with a disability of her own. Little do they know, their relationship will change them both forever...
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication date18 Mar. 2012
- File size325 KB
Product details
- ASIN : B007MF7M5M
- Language : English
- File size : 325 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 223 pages
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 February 2015
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 October 2015Interesting story but particularly bstrong in extending awareness of how cerebral palsy presents a barrier for the victim. Christopher's battle with himself and others is extremely well handled.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 July 2015Amazing book, sensitive and a good storyline that appeals across the age span. Will See the stage show too if I can ........physical theatre
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- Mary Elizabeth GillilanReviewed in the United States on 1 April 2012
5.0 out of 5 stars Read "The Mermaid in the Gherkin Jar"
Tony Seymour's delightful "The Mermaid in the Gherkin Jar" is a story for children with cerebral palsy and their parents. But wait -- any child who has been bullied -- any child who realizes his image in the mirror is not just like that of the boy in a department store advertisement will love this story. Any boy or girl will find a place in this new children's story.
Christopher has mild cerebral palsy and discovers a mermaid in a highly unusual place -- a gherkin jar! His Grandma told him about the possibility of such a thing -- and now it is real. Meanwhile the first day of school approaches for this eight-year-old and his twin brother, Oliver. Christopher is an outgoing child who strikes up conversations with other children, and is startled when someone calls him a cripple because he cannot use his legs very well -- Azalea the mermaid is not your ordinary mermaid and has some interesting suggestions for Christopher to try in response to the unkindness he meets.
Tony Seymour has mild cerebral palsy -- I do too. What a wonderful gift this book is -- I highly recommend it.