Sara's Secret

by Suzanne Wanous

At first Sara doesn't want anyone at her new school to know about her younger brother Justin who has cerebral palsy.

Genres: Picture Books, Disability

40 pages, Library Binding

First published June 29, 1995

Reviews

[Parker Thornton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sara's Secret is by Suzanne Wanous, the story talks about a young girl who is embarrassed by her brother, who has cerebral palsy. She goes to school where she hears some students talking about the students in the special education classroom. When hearing this she kept to her self. Later on she finally realizes that her brother cant help what is wrong with him, and to love him for who he is.

This book is a great way to start a conversation about not being a shamed about anything, and it is a good read. There are lots of important life lessons throughout the book. I have always liked books that helps explains what some students and adults may go through in life. This is why I rated this book the way I did. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to read it.

[Tanya · Rating 2 out of 5]

A young girl is embarrassed by her brother, who has cerebral palsy. I thought this might be a good read for my son who has two older sibs with CP. The story was fine, but I hated that Sara was so embarrassed that she wanted to completely disassociate herself from her brother she loved so much at home. It also used words such as "retard" that I thought were unnecessary. After reading, I opted not to share this with any of my children.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was a touching portrayal of the difficulties a sibling of a handicaped child would feel.

[Mariah Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

For children ages 6-9 years old. Sara's Secret is a touching story about a young girl named Sara who has a brother with a severe disability. When she goes to school she over hears some students talking about the children in the Special Ed classroom. This bothers Sara and she hopes that no one finds out about her brother. This story is great for anyone to read. There could be a child or adult out there who does not want anyone to know about them having soemone in their family who has disabilites. It is natural to feel that way, some may find it embarassing becuase of what other's may say. I enjoyed this story very much.