Petey

In 1922 Petey, who has cerebral palsy, is misdiagnosed as an idiot and institutionalized; sixty years later, still in the institution, he befriends a boy and shares with him the joy of life.

First sentence: The train's steam whistle sounded urgently as it approached the crossing.

Year

1998

Language

English

Publisher

Hyperion Paperbacks for Children

Editions

4

Reader rating

4.8 / 5 (5)

Pages

280

ISBN

9780786813360

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