Easy Reading

 'Mum on Wheels'  (Hodder and Stoughton 1980 ) was Hazel's first junior fiction published in the same year as ‘There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake’.

It was inspired by her cousin John who was in a wheelchair and dedicated to him.

What's The Story About? 

When Mum comes home from hospital in a wheelchair, Leanne and her grandfather have to do things differently. After a birthday party, with Mr Magic, Leanne has a great idea for Mum.

This updated version shows how the importance of problem-solving via ‘good’ ideas remains. Even if words change.

Age appropriate? 

For readers just starting with chapter books. But the ideas are for all ages.

 Magic the Cat

Discussion Starters:

• Many Para Olympic athletes perform in wheelchairs. Find out about the different sports played e.g. wheelchair rugby.
• If you were a designer, what devices would you include on your latest wheelchair ?  What problems might these solve for a real wheelchair user?
• Borrow a wheelchair, and use it for one day. What changes need to be made in your area to make places more accessible for wheels?
• Design a special number plate for the wheelchair.
• Do you need  L plates for a wheelchair when you are just learning to use it? 
• What's the difference between 'disability' and diffability'? If 'diffability' just means you do things differently but you still do them...

Curriculum Relevance?

• Disability
• Art and design
• Sport
• Like me

Resources

Diversity In New Formats_.pdf (6.36 MB) For educators , why creating ebooks from favourite out- of- print books like 'Mum on Wheels' is relevant.