Adam and the Magic Marble [Paperback]

Adam Buehrens (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

A fictional story for children about how three boys with disabilities, taunted by their peers, find the magical power to cure their disorders.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Children with disabilities such as Tourette syndrome and ADHD are often teased by other children. This delightful story help such children develop coping skills to allow them to live with or divert the pain of caused by thoughtless peers.

From the Author

A marvelous story of three heroes - Adam, Chris (both have Tourette syndrome), and Matt (afflicted with cerebral palsy). Constantly taunted by bullies , the boys find a marble full of magic powers that are nearly impossible to control. They accidentally aim a magical spell at the bullies, and ... the adventure begins. Humorous and delightful, this fantasy will take you from laughter to tears and happily back to laughter again every time you read it. Exciting reading for all ages, and a must for those who have been diagnosed with Tourette syndrome or other disabilities.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: Hope Pr (January 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878267302
• ISBN-13: 978-1878267306
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #738,870 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My son loved this book!!, March 13, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Adam and the Magic Marble (Paperback)

My 11 year old son loved this book. In fact, when asked to do a book report for school on a fantasy book, he picked this. I think that he could really empathize with the characters. Having TS he knew exactly how those children felt. He laughed through the whole book and I remember how it made my heart lighten to hear that hearty laugh. I'm sure there are quite a few bullies that he would like to turn into frogs, also. I hope this author decides to write another book......I know one person who would be sure to scoop it up!!!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Children's Book for Disabled Children, April 11, 2000

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Patty Pheil MSW (Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adam and the Magic Marble (Paperback)

A delightful adventure book about 3 boys. One has cerebral palsy and the other two have Tourette syndrome. They find a magic marble with magic powers and accidentally it becomes aimed at the bullies. I recommend this book to any child who has a disorder that makes them feel different from their peers.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read, good message, at last, heroes with handicaps!, October 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Adam and the Magic Marble (Paperback)

The boys in our class thought the story was great - the girls thought the frogs were gross but still liked the story. And they all thought the belching was funny! The only negative comment was that there wasn't more books to read about the characters to learn more of their adventures. Write another one of these funny books!