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A Pound of Kindness

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Pub Date 2 Apr 2019 | Archive Date 5 Feb 2020

Children's Fiction | Sports

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Description

First-grader Dave Clark lost the use of his legs to polio as a baby, so when his teacher announces a walking field trip to the local firehouse, Dave is worried. What if he can’t keep up? Luckily, his fellow classmate Ernie Pound concocts a plan so Dave can join in the fun.

Set in the 1950s in Corning, New York, A Pound of Kindness is a true story from the childhood of Dave Clark, the only professional baseball player to pitch from crutches, a “National Hero of Sports” winner, and an advocate for children with differing abilities.

First-grader Dave Clark lost the use of his legs to polio as a baby, so when his teacher announces a walking field trip to the local firehouse, Dave is worried. What if he can’t keep up? Luckily, his...

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A Note From the Publisher
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book support D3Day, a charity co-founded by Doug Cornfield and Dave Clark that gives free sports day camps for children with differing abilities.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book support D3Day, a charity co-founded by Doug Cornfield and Dave Clark that gives free sports day camps for children with differing abilities.

Advance Praise

"This is an incredible story that not only those of us with children should read, but we ALL should read! We can learn a great deal from this special children’s book!"
—Joe Kabes, Owner of Inclusivity, Inc.

"This is an incredible story that not only those of us with children should read, but we ALL should read! We can learn a great deal from this special children’s book!"
—Joe Kabes, Owner of...

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Marketing Plan

Book events in the Corning area, NYC, Flagstaff, and Orlando / South Florida with accompanying media. Open to review queries. 

Book events in the Corning area, NYC, Flagstaff, and Orlando / South Florida with accompanying media. Open to review queries. 

Available Editions

EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9781684017690
PRICE US$16.95 (USD)

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