Inspired by a true story, Tony’s Wheels follows a boy who moves to Canada from the Philippines and becomes successful in wheelchair racing. He becomes so good he gets to join the National Canadian Team. While competing internationally, Tony meets para-athletes from his old country and notices that their equipment is old and heavy. Tony wins the race, but how does he treat his competitors?
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Author: Mila Bongco-Philipzig
Illustrator: Michael Parillas
Lesson: Immigration, Family, Disability/Accessibility
Language: English and Filipino (Tagalog)
Recommended Ages: 5 to 9 years
Published: March 2021
ISBN: 978-0-9878567-5-3
Pages: 24
Dimensions: 8 x 10, Paperback
