Summer Dreams

by Dorothy Oxley

128 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1984

Reviews

[Raissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book must have been popular enough in its day since it had reprintings over at least 7 years. The title was changed from Wheelchair Summer to this generic, slightly corny one. It’s clearly a Christian book, but the spunk of its heroine and the breezy charms of the Cornwall setting keep it from being soppy and though it ends with almost everything miraculously resolved, it’s managed plausibly, which helps get its message across. I guess if so many things turned out so wonderfully, I’d go from doubter to believer too! I’d be interested to know what people think of its message about disability these days, but I guess not many would be able to find a copy.

[Danice · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't care for the name of the US printing of this book. The original UK printing of this book was under the title Wheelchair Summer. Wheelchair Summer is a better title and more true to the story. This book does a good job exploring disability through the eyes of children with peers who are disabled. Lots of sailing jargon in this book, as well as UK slang and references.