Having read a short biography of Jean Little it would seem that there is much of her personal story contained within this novel. Write what you know makes this a powerful story even 60 years later. The main character has cerebral palsy and has to adjust to returning home to attend her neighbourhood school. This was her first published novel and indeed deserves to be read by a new generation of children. I had a hard time getting into this one but after the first few chapters it's a great read. ( )

So let me start out by saying my little sister has cerebral palsy, so i knew deep down this would definitely be a story that would hit home. Over the past few years, we have spoken at length about the trials and tribulations of her diagnosis and how it affects her now that she's older and really understands what it means. i feel that the author did an amazing job of telling a young girl's story about acceptance and love. The main character was fleshed out really well and was so realistic it almost felt like a biography. I love what a light Sally's story can be for young children that face similar situations in life. all in all i rated this a 4.5 out of 5 ( )

What a joy that this book has been brought back again for young readers and families to enjoy. This is a gem of a book that should be more well known. The themes of courage, empathy, and charity are clear and challenging. Highly recommended.

This is a lovely middle grade novel about a girl with cerebral palsy. Sally has been away at school, and is finally getting to come home, attend a mainstream school, and figure out her place in the world. I really thought Sally's character was well -developed and realistic. She provides a good, positive example for children with special needs, and a way for others to develop more empathy.

The story was also well-written. I enjoyed reading about Sally's re-integration into her family and school. There was a small mystery element, which was fun and didn't detract from Sally's overall arc. Highly recommended! ( )

This is a tried and true classic that you won't want to put down. It will easily become one of your favorite books. I really enjoyed how well develop the main character was and how no matter what walk of life you're in, you could relate to something in this book. This story is an inspiration for anybody who reads it, young and old.