A Very Special Athlete Review

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(More customer reviews)Written by Dale Flynn and illustrated by Emilio Soltero, A Very Special Athlete is the story of Adam, a young athlete running in his first big race at the Special Olympics. The challenges that Adam faces and the decisions he makes demonstrate his courage. This colorful picturebook story was inspired by the Special Olympics competitions that now take place in over 150 countries and involve millions of people each year. The author Dale Flynn was also writing from the perspective of being the parent of a son who was a Special Olympian. A Very Special Athlete is an honest portrayal of what it is like to participate in the Special Olympics and recommended for inclusion in both school and community library collections for young readers.


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At the beginning of every Special Olympics competition the athletes recite the Special Athlete Oath:Let me win.But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.Adam is A Very Special Athlete running in his first big race.The decisions he makes show how important that oath is to him.

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