Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Condition very good isbn 10 0140364854 isbn 9780140364859 seller. How the author of follow my leader brightened the world 20 page 2 permission freely given to reproduce as long as appropriate credit is given for article and photographic sources. His recovery is told in a simple, straight from the shoulder narrative that spreads its appeal beyond the limit of subject matter and makes use of character problems to provide a forceful climax. Jimmy must make many adjustments after he is accidentally blinded, including using. Here are places, people, and objects in the story, along with litwits unique teaching resources. Though a second book, they like you better, was published two years later,7 its follow my leader that baby boomers and their kids remember and love. Garfield, september 1988, scholastic edition, paperback in english. I have always found it oddly fascinating that author james garfield, who shares a name with a president named his protagonist jimmy carter, the name of another president who served decades after the original publication of this book. Buy a cheap copy of follow my leader book by james b.
Like his protagonist, garfield lost his eyesight in his late fifties and was forced to adapt. Details about follow my leader by garfield, james b. Garfield the story of a young boy who must learn to cope with a handicap when he is. I have always found it oddly fascinating that author james garfield, who shares a name with a president named his protagonist jimmy carter, the name of another president who served decades after the original publication of this. Now having to learn to live with his disability, jimmy learns how to use a white cane, to. After jimmy is blinded in an accident with a firecracker, he has to relearn all the things he. Its a triumphoveradversity story that presents a sympathetic character in a reasonably truetolife style. March 1, 1957 within the first pages of this book, jimmy, its hero, has been hit in the face by an. Ten book pack 5 copies each of follow the leader and my garden houghton mifflin, invitations to literacy, early success book by sarah keane, kathleen fraser and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Garfield, about a boy, jimmy carter no, not that one, who, during an afterschool baseball game, is blinded when one of his friends, mike adams, is playing with a firecracker and, in a panic, accidentally throws it at jimmy. After jimmy is blinded in an accident with a firecracker, he has to relearn all the things he used to know. Garfield no, not that one, about a boy, jimmy carter no, not that one, who, during an afterschool baseball game, is blinded when one of his friends, mike adams no, not that one, is playing with a firecracker and, in a panic, accidentally throws it at jimmy. After jimmy is blinded in an accident with a firecracker, he has to relearn all the things he used to know how to get dressed, how to find his way around the house, even how to eat. Garfields follow my leader remains surprisingly current and fresh, especially with regard to the presented information and details on how guide dogs how seeing eye dogs are trained and the important truth that there generally is a steep learning curve not only for the guide dog, but also for its potential handler in this novel, young. Now having to learn to live with his disability, jimmy learns how to use a white cane, to read and write braille, and to. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Jimmy must make many adjustments after he is accidentally blinded. Jimmy must make many adjustments after he is accidentally blinded, including using a guide dog. Blind, dogs, fiction, friendship, guide dogs, people with disabilities, legends.
Classroom teachers and homeschool parents, follow my leader is one of those great books kids should readand you can make it a great book kids love to read. New york, viking press 1957 ocolc574784839 online version. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Jun 20, 2015 with a budget of zero dollars, 3 comically creative kids, ages, 10, and 8, make follow my leader by james b. Follow my leader september 1988 edition open library. Garfield the story of a young boy who must learn to cope with a handicap when he is permanently blinded by an exploding. Follow my leader by james b garfield book cover, description, publication history. Multisensory, handson ways to engage kids with follow my leader.
It was during this time that james wrote his first book, follow my leader, the story of a blind boy and his guide dog. James garfield tie bar, james garfield gift, james garfield history, groom tie bar, groom accessories, president garfield, usa history gift. The book draws deeply on garfield s own experiences, from the. Receive reading comprehension questions and answers for the teacher for each chapter of the story. Follow my leader by james b garfield paperback from.
Mike, the boy who threw the firecracker, did it by. Tight sound unmarked copy with cover scuffs, some browning to edges of interior pages, minor rubs to edges and corners of covers. Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter. At sixty, he acquired the first of his guide dogs and worked in an aircraft plant and was instrumental in the creation of the state board of guide dogs for the.
Learn about guide dogs and other topics related to blindness and disability awaren. With the help of a determined therapist, he learns to read braille and use a cane. A rich story of character development about jimmy, a boy blinded in an accident, and his growing trust in leader, his guide dog. President, while his protagonist, jimmy carter, shares his with another. Publication date 1957 topics dogs publisher new york, viking press collection. Garfield in this vintage middle grade novel originally published in 1957, jimmy carter no relation to the man who would later become president is a boy scout and a baseball player. Document, fiction, juvenile audience, internet resource. Follow my leader all the tropes wiki fandom powered by. Follow my leader all the tropes wiki fandom powered by wikia. Read about jimmy who becomes blind during a baseball accident with his friends. Garfields follow my leader with illustrations by robert greiner to any parent who desires that their child read a book that will inspire a young person to overcome whatever obstacles or challenges which life may deal unto them. Yeah, reading habit will not abandoned create you have any favourite activity. Now having to learn to live with his disability, jimmy learns how to use a white cane, to read and write braille, and to work with.
Click to read more about follow my leader by james b. A careful reading of the dedication makes it clear that follow my leader is semiautobiographical. With the help of a determined therapist, he learns to. With a budget of zero dollars, 3 comically creative kids, ages, 10, and 8, make follow my leader by james b. About follow my leader after jimmy is blinded in an accident with a firecracker, he has to relearn all the things he used to know. Garfield was an american writer and radio show host, best known for his book follow my leader, about a young boy who goes blind. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Permission freely given to reproduce as long as appropriate credit is given for article and photographic sources. Garfield, like his protagonist jimmy, lost his eyesight in his late fifties and was forced to adapt. A heartwarming story about a boy and his guide dog, for fans of where the red fern grows and because of winndixie. How the author of follow my leader brightened the world litwits.
Garfield s follow my leader remains surprisingly current and fresh, especially with regard to the presented information and details on how guide dogs how seeing eye dogs are trained and the important truth that there generally is a steep learning curve not only for the guide dog, but also for its potential handler in this novel, young jimmy. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Cover may not represent actual copy or condition available. Its a triumphoveradversity story that presents a sympathetic character. March 1, 1957 within the first pages of this book, jimmy, its hero, has been hit in the face by an exploding giant firecracker and blinded by serious burns. Follow my leader by james b garfield fantastic fiction. Buy follow my leader by james b garfield online at alibris. Buy the paperback book follow my leader by james b. Within the first pages of this book, jimmy, its hero, has been hit in the face by an exploding giant firecracker and blinded by serious burns. Follow my leader by james b garfield, 9780140364859, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Garfield a fun childrens video book report with a budget of zero dollars, 3 comically creative kids, ages, 10, and 8, make follow my leader by james b. Its a minor curiosity that the author, james garfield, shares his name with one u. These are the most recent 10 blog posts about follow my leader in jacketflaps childrens publishing blog reader. Buy follow my leader reprint by garfield, james isbn. Garfield is a published author of childrens books and young adult books.
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