Knots in My Yo-Yo String

Little Farm in the Ozarks (Little House, The Rocky Ridge Years)

Ruby Electric

Story Thieves

Good Books for Bad Children: The Genius of Ursula Nordstrom

26 Fairmount Avenue

Secret Diary (Baby-Sitters Little Sister)

Michael Rosen's Sad Book

I Can Jump Puddles is an autobiographical novel by Australian author Alan Marshall. The story follows the life of a young boy, Alan, who contracts polio and becomes permanently paralyzed from the waist down. Despite his disability, Alan remains determined and optimistic, refusing to let his condition define him or limit his experiences. The title of the book reflects his indomitable spirit, as he tells himself that he can jump puddles in his own way, even if he can't do it physically like other children. The narrative showcases Alan's adventures, friendships, and the challenges he faces growing up in rural Australia in the early 20th century. The book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and has become a classic in Australian children's literature, inspiring readers with its message of hope and perseverance.

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Knots in My Yo-Yo String

Jerry Spinelli, 1997

Little Farm in the Ozarks (Little House, The Rocky Ridge Years)

Roger Lea MacBride, David Gilleece, 1994

Ruby Electric

Theresa Nelson, 2003

Story Thieves

James Riley, 2018

Good Books for Bad Children: The Genius of Ursula Nordstrom

Chloe Bristol, Beth Kephart, 2023

26 Fairmount Avenue

Tomie DePaola, 1999

Secret Diary (Baby-Sitters Little Sister)

Ann M. Martin, 1991

Michael Rosen's Sad Book

Quentin Blake, Michael Rosen, 2004