Emmanuel Osofu Yeboah
by L. K. Currie-McGhee
Young Heroes (KidHaven)
Reading Level 6-7 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Born with a deformed leg in Ghana, Emmanuel Osofu Yeboah faced a world that saw disability as a burden. Determined to change minds, he embarked on an incredible 370-mile bike ride using just one leg, inspiring his country to see people with disabilities in a new light. His courageous journey sparked hope and transformed attitudes across Ghana.
Representation & Themes
Disability RepresentationBiographySocial JusticeCouragePerseverance
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Disability Representation Social Justice
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 0737736143
- Pages
- 54
- Publisher
- KidHaven Publishing
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 4,963
Genres
Ghana
Subjects
Yeboah, Emmanuel Osofu, -- 1977-People with disabilities -- Ghana -- Biography -- Juvenile literaturePeople with disabilities -- Ghana -- Attitudes -- Juvenile literaturePublic opinion -- Ghana -- Juvenile literatureGhana -- Biography -- Juvenile literature