About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is feeling different due to a physical challenge and needs to see their situation reframed as a unique strength. Skateboard Sonar is a high-action graphic novel about Tony, a blind teenager who uses a special sonar device to navigate the world and perform incredible skateboarding tricks. The story powerfully explores themes of resilience, bravery, and self-confidence, showing how a perceived limitation can become an extraordinary asset. Its dynamic comic format is perfect for readers aged 8 to 12, especially reluctant readers, offering a thrilling story that provides positive representation and opens up conversations about empathy and overcoming obstacles.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book's central topic is physical disability (blindness). The approach is direct, secular, and empowering. It frames blindness not as a deficit but as a different way of experiencing the world, one that can be enhanced by technology to create unique skills. The resolution is entirely hopeful, focusing on personal achievement and the acceptance of others.
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