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Lucas at the Paralympics / by Igor Plohl ; illustrated by Urška Stropnik Šonc ; sidebar illustrations by Nika Lopert ; English translation by Kristina Alice Waller.
"Lucas the Lion discovers the Paralympics--where physically disabled world-class athletes exemplify strength, determination, and courage"--Provided by publisher. Includes sidebars about how athletes who are blind, wear prosthetics, or use wheelchairs compete in different events, as well as the history of the Paralympic Games.
Record details
- ISBN: 0823447650
- ISBN: 9780823447657
- Physical Description: 29 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Holiday House, 2020.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Translated from the Slovenian. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 23.99 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Paralympic Games > Juvenile fiction. Lion > Juvenile fiction. People with disabilities > Juvenile fiction. Athletes > Juvenile fiction. Animals > Juvenile fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | STO JP Plohl | 31681020161659 | PICTURE | Available | - |
Igor Phol (pronounced EE-gor PLAHL) was born and raised in Slovenia, where he teaches at a primary school and lectures extensively on physical disability and spinal cord injury. After falling from a ladder at the age of twenty-nine, he injured his spinal cord and became paraplegic. He shares his experience in an autobiographical book for adults and three children's books. You can learn more about Igor Plohl on his website www.igor-plohl.info.
Urska Stropnik Sonc graduated from the Faculty of Education in Maribor for book illustration. Her first picture book illustrations were published in 1997. Since then, she has illustrated more than 70 books. She lives with her husband and three sons in Velenje, Slovenia.
