Oxton House Publishers: 3 books

"Fishing with Balloons" is a phonetically controlled chapter book written by an experienced teacher. In it, we meet Sam, a likeable 10-year-old, and his 85-year-old fishing friend Zo, who shows him how a physical disability is not a barrier to his aspirations. Clinging to his dream, Sam...

"Chess with Butterflies" is a sequel to "Fishing with Balloons," but it can also be read independently. It describes another event in the life of Sam, a wheelchair-bound youngster now in the 6th grade, who has become a keen chess player. Sam struggles to move beyond the effects...

Harry Sylvester tells the story of growing up in a time and place where learning disabilities were unrecognized and misunderstood. He speaks of shame, struggles, and isolation — but also shares strategies, solutions, and successes. He graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in mechanical...