Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

Name: Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780449817445
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By Laurie Ann Thompson

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Summary

Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah tells the inspiring tale of Emmanuel, a young boy from Ghana born with a deformed leg. Despite his physical challenges, he embarks on a remarkable journey to ride a bicycle across Ghana, proving that disability does not define one's abilities. This true story highlights resilience, determination, and the power of a courageous spirit.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for an inspiring true story about determination and resilience. It follows the journey of a young boy from Ghana who overcomes tremendous odds to achieve his dreams, teaching children about courage, perseverance, and the power of believing in oneself.

Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

Description

In this inspiring—and true—picture book biography, a disabled West African kid proves that nothing is unachievable by biking 400 miles across Ghana.

Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah's inspiring true story was turned into a film, Emmanuel's Gift, narrated by Oprah Winfrey, and is nothing short of remarkable.

Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people—but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at age thirteen to provide for his family, and, eventually, became a cyclist. He rode an astonishing four hundred miles across Ghana in 2001, spreading his powerful message—disability is not inability. Today, Emmanuel continues to work on behalf of the disabled.

Thompson's lyrical prose and Qualls's bold collage illustrations offer a powerful celebration of triumphing over adversity.

Includes an author's note with more information about Emmanuel's charity.

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Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah has been praised for its expressive illustrations that vividly capture Emmanuel's triumphs. The narrative is described as a warm and straightforward overview of Emmanuel's life, supported by illustrations that highlight both the challenges and successes he experiences. It is regarded as a powerful and inspiring picture book about overcoming adversity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780449817445

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 January 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Schwartz & Wade

Illustration: ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT

Contributors:

Illustrated by Sean Qualls

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 294.0mm

Weight: 482g

Pages: 40

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About the Author

Laurie Ann Thompson is the author of Be a Changemaker- How to Start Something That Matters, a how-to guide for teens who want to change the world. An advocate for social justice, Laurie is dedicated to inspiring and empowering young readers. Emmanuel's Dream is her picture-book debut. Visit her at lauriethompson.com. Sean Qualls has illustrated many highly acclaimed children's books, including Giant Steps to Change the World by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee, Lullaby by Langston Hughes, and Before John Was a Jazz Giant by Carole Boston Weatherford, which was named a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book. Sean also created the art for Dizzy by Jonah Winter, which received five starred reviews, and Freedom Song by Sally M. Walker. Learn more at seanqualls.com.

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