Labelled "dyslexic and profoundly learning disabled," Jonathan Mooney was a short-bus rider - a derogatory term used for kids in special education. To learn how others had moved beyond labels, he bought his own short bus and set out cross-country, looking for kids who had dreamed up magical, beautiful ways to overcome the obstacles that separated them from the so-called normal world."The Short Bus" is his irreverent and poignant record of that odyssey, meeting thirteen people in thirteen states who taught Mooney that there's no such thing as normal - and that to really live, every person must find their own special way of keeping on. "The Short Bus" is a unique gem, propelled by Mooney's heart, humour, and outrageous rebellions.

About the Author
Jonathan Mooney graduated from Brown University with an honors degree in English. A recipient of the Truman Fellowship for graduate study in creative writing and disability studies, he is also the co-author of Learning Outside the Lines.

Reviews
"* "Endearing... Mooney's boundless empathy will surely console those who also face the worst that crust school children and the educational bureaucracy have to offer." - The New York Times Book Review."



Book Information
ISBN 9780805088045
Author Jonathan Mooney
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Henry Holt & Company Inc
Publisher Henry Holt & Company Inc
Weight(grams) 253g
Dimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm * 18mm