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Medieval Mashup
Charlene McIver, author
Picture Book; General Fiction (including literary and historical); (Market)
Leigh just wants to look brave and strong...
Leigh, Tara, and Cosmo are making costumes for the school's Medieval Fair. But Leigh is afraid of looking silly and keeps snapping at his friends. Will Leigh overcome his fear of not looking cool and make up with his friends?
Based on the true story of Leigh who was born with a severe physical disability.
A beautifully illustrated story of courage, friendship, and fun.
Reviews
Claire Ward-Dutton - Little Parachutes
Little Parachutes Gold Star Winner
In this charming picture book, a group of children (including Leigh, a wheelchair user) work together to support each other to make costumes for a school event.
Leigh is struggling with feelings of self-consciousness and frustration, but he successfully overcomes this.
Once again, author Charlene McIver has woven an engaging and helpful story together featuring genuinely likeable and realistic characters, which are further shaped into life by Caroline Key's beautiful watercolour and pencil illustrations.
Review by Claire Ward-Dutton Little Parachutes March 2022