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Petey Review

Really good book and a fast read about how a deformed baby with Cerebral Palsy was misdiagnosed as an idiot and institutionalized in an insane asylum in the 1920s. Most thought he couldn't think but a few of his attendants and one other resident discovered he could think. When he was in his 40s, he was finally transferred to a nursing home where he was able to go outside and do things. A boy protected him from some bullies who were throwing snowballs at him one day and the 13-yr. old boy became his good friend.

Petey had a great attitude about life, even though he needed people to take care of his basic needs and couldn't do much for himself. This book showed what people with deformities go through and that we need to take time to get to know people and not write them off because of their appearance. Petey shows us how good life is. I thought this book would be depressing, but on the contrary, I found it to be very interesting and heartwarming. I highly recommend it.

Petey Feature

• ISBN13: 9780786813360
• Condition: New
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Petey Overview

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. In 1922 Petey, who has cerebral palsy, is misdiagnosed and institutionalized. Sixty years later, still in the institution, he befriends a boy and shares with him the joys of life.

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Customer Reviews

Remembrance - Charissa Lynn Fox - Ohio, USA
I read this book when I was in 6th grade. It had a huge impact on me. I am now a freshman in college and I reread it this year. It is still an amazing book that I would recommend everyone to read. The main characters are amazing. And the level of committement the boy shows is fascinating. This is in the top 3 on my favorite books list.






Felt So Real - Sandra Cottoloni - Naples, FL USA
Petey has got to be one of my favorite books of all time! I've never cried so hard in my life even though Petey is a fictional character. As you turn the pages of this very moving book, Petey becomes real and makes you believe that he's a real person who you've known since his birth. I highly recomend this book for anyone who wants to read something real; anyone who needs some sort of comforting notion that we're never alone forever.
You won't be displeased.
Enjoy!



Pure Joy - Sadie S. - Northern WI. USA
Petey is full of love, joy, and tears. You'll laugh and cry. The story is packed with insight to the world of the handicapped and misdiagnosis. It will change the way you treat and look at the handicapped. A delight to the very last page.

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