Lady Bird: Shawn's Sixth Sense: A special needs boy takes full advantage of his senses -- and his dog -- to live his life fully (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781478748076)

Shawn is a normal 10 year old boy who loves his family and friends. He enjoys school more than most kids his age. LADY BIRD came into his life when he was about 8 years old. Shawn discovers that LADY BIRD has unique instincts which he uses to his advantage. He and LADY BIRD shares secrets. But, the car accident changes Shawn's life in unforeseen ways. Shawn finds himself going from a normal pre-teen to a kid labeled as having special needs. Although his friends were already categorized as "special need" kids, he did not really understand until after his accident when he was plunked into the same category. The classification almost ruins Shawn but he is determined to maintain his "cool" status and shows his school that he can remain "cool" in spite of circumstances. He and his friends FEEL, TOUCH, TASTE, HEAR, and LADY BIRD learn a new way of life through friendship, motivation, inspiration, blind instinct and trust after losing something important. Their loss is something that a regular kid would find difficulties coping with but LADY BIRD pushes the limit with Shawn and his friends. His friends' uncommon nicknames convey their irreplaceable talents emerging as a strength while serving to harmonize their loss. Did what appeared to be a time of darkness for Shawn turn into a time of light? Journey with this extraordinary kid and his best friends as they search for their own "I AM...."

Author: Gracie Bradford
ISBN-10: 1478748079
ISBN-13: 9781478748076
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Language: English
Published: 01/22/2015
Pages: 78
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d