Olympic Dreams ... Another Susie's Shoesies Adventure!

by Sue Levine, Rochelle Longwill (Illustrator)

Overview

Seven-year-old Bennett Gardner and his friends are being intimidated by the school bully. His sister Susie stands by his side as she and her brother meet a famous sports hero who had to endure some of the same frustrations growing up. This brother and sister duo travel back in time to witness an historic event and meet a remarkable woman who helps make Bennett’s dreams come true. A mysterious book could lead to trouble for the Gardner children and their new friend, once the police become suspicious of their behavior. After enjoying the hospitality of a US ambassador, Susie and Bennett try to find a way to make a positive difference at their school, all with the help of a pair of glittery, red-sequined shoes.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013911819
Publisher:	Thingamajig Inc.
Publication date:	03/03/2012
Series:	Susie's Shoesies , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	158
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Sue Madway Levine has been working with children, families, and schools for more than 40 years. As a Speech and Language Therapist, a Learning Disabilities Resource Teacher, a college professor, researcher, and published author, Sue has dedicated her professional life to making a positive difference in the field of education.
During her work at Dominican University in San Rafael, CA, Dr. Levine hosted game-making workshops for local teachers. This led to her working in the toy and game industry, inventing new products for companies such as Parker Brothers, Milton Bradley, Hasbro, Mattel, Pressman Toy Company, Tiger Electronics, and The Great American Puzzle Factory. After having two of her textbooks published by Academic Therapy Publishing, Sue has now turned to writing children’s literature.
Presently, Sue is in private practice as the Director of Educational Services for The Child and Family Study Team and serves on the Advisory Board of The Academy In Manayunk, a division of The Lab School of Washington, D.C. She has been a member of The Council for Exceptional Children for many years and consults to school districts throughout the mid-Atlantic states. Sue lives in a suburb of Philadelphia, PA, with her husband, a Service Learning Coordinator at a local school district and spends her free time gardening, making Sailor’s Valentines, and traveling.
If you would like more information about Sue or the Susie’s Shoesies series, please go to www.SusiesShoesies.com.