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Beverly Butler - Author
A disability-centred coming-of-age story about adapting to blindness, confronting varied social reactions and finding greater independence through guide-dog training and a return to school.
When Cathy lost her sight at the age of fourteen, she faced a very different way of life. It took courage and alertness to explore a new, uncharted world where her other senses had to take over the work of her eyes. But adjusting to blindness was often easier than handling the reactions of people. One friend now avoided her. Another smothered Cathy with too much kindness. Then came the thrill of independence after completing a tough training course with Trudy, her wonderful guide dog. With her new freedom of movement, Cathy accepted the challenge of going back to public high school.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA disability-centred coming-of-age story about adapting to blindness, confronting varied social reactions and finding greater independence through guide-dog training and a return to school.
Pay attention to whether Cathy is presented as an active person with varied relationships, rather than mainly through blindness. Notice how friendship, kindness, training and independence are handled.
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