'Steer and keep clear of anything, then start pedalling and keep going,' Gary said. Steer and pedal, I thought. Simple. I gripped the handlebars of the big, green bike and leant forward, head down, built for speed.
A funny, moving, and true story of an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face that's perfect for fans of Wonder—now available in the U.S. When Robert Hoge was born, he had a tumor the size of a tennis ball in the middle of his face and ...
But somehow Constance found the courage to survive her terrible start in life. This is her heartbreaking - and ultimately triumphant story.
If I were dead, I wouldn't be able to feel. If I were dead, he'd never raise his hand to me again. If I were dead, his words wouldn't cut as deep as they do. If I were dead, I'd be beautiful and I wouldn't be so...ugly.
This true story of an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face is perfect for fans of Wonder—now with exclusive paperback content!
Robert Hoge was born with a tumor in the middle of his face and short, twisted legs. This poignant memoir about overcoming bullying and thriving with disabilities shows that what makes us ''ugly'' also makes us who we are.
But what exactly is Ugly trying to find? By setting this story in Tasmania, Donna Jo Napoli turns expectations on their heads and gives readers a fresh look at this classic tale of finding one’s identity.