A fast-moving, accessible mystery story After a car accident James is left paralysed, wheelchair-bound and furious. The teenage driver of the car was killed so James is shocked to see him walking down the street. James is determined to discover the truth. Undeterred by his wheelchair and with the help of the driver's sister, he embarks on a thrilling detective adventure to hunt for the 'dead man walking'. Age 10+ Ideal for exploring use of dialogue, paragraphing and sentence structure. Good for reluctant readers. Links to PHSE. Click here to read an EXTRACT
Used
Paperback
2003
$3.24
James, paralized in a car accident, is now in a wheelchair and he's furious. The teenage driver of the car that hit him was killed in the accident, so James can't believe his eyes when he sees him walking down the street. Despite his wheels, he decides to play detective and the driver's sister joins him in the hunt for the 'dead man walking'. They discover an unsuspected co-driver who fled the scene of the accident, leaving the dead teenager to take the blame. The girl takes no notice of James's wheelchair, treating him as she would any other mate, and so he begins to accept things and live a life again.
Synopsis
A fast-moving, accessible mystery story After a car accident James is left paralysed, wheelchair-bound and furious. The teenage driver of the car was killed so James is shocked to see him walking down the street. James is determined to discover the truth. Undeterred by his wheelchair and with the help of the driver's sister, he embarks on a thrilling detective adventure to hunt for the 'dead man walking'. Age 10+ Ideal for exploring use of dialogue, paragraphing and sentence structure. Good for reluctant readers. Links to PHSE. Click here to read an EXTRACT