Sam’s Top Secret
Journal Book 3 Memorial Day by Dr. Sean Adelman is the story of 14 year old
Sam who has Down Syndrome. She writes in a secret journal about the events
surrounding her family, friends and school.
Book 3 begins as Sam recites a poem she wrote honoring
Memorial Day. While the majority of the student body applauded her effort, one
troubled student tried to ruin her day. She brushes it aside and enjoys her
accomplishment. Along with her family, dad, mom, older sister, Jenny and
younger brother, John. Sam is going away for the Memorial Day weekend where
they meet up with their cousins, Leanne, Madison, Brian and Bruce. Let the
adventure begin! Soon, Madison begins to act like a bully and an important
medal is missing from a vet’s collection. Sam is sure Madison has it but what
can she do about it? Can she tell the adults? Would she be believed? Will the
medal be found?
I normally don’t like reading books in the middle of a
series because I feel I miss out on the introductory aspects of the characters.
I chose it because I was interested in reading a book that features a main
character with Down Syndrome. I loved that it didn’t matter if the main
character had Down Syndrome, the life lessons are the same that any child
should read and learn. The lesson of how hard it can be to do the right thing.
The right thing is never easy but it feels better when you do. In the
information which accompanied the book, Dr. Adelman wrote about the fears and
worries which parents can have when raising a child with Down Syndrome. His
goal for writing these books is that “our hope is to help keep those dreams
alive for parents, kids and society.” A fictional character who can be model
for any child with or without a disability that anyone can be extraordinary. I
highly recommend this series for any family or classroom library.
Sam’s Top Secret Journal
Book 1 We Spy
Book 2 Sam’s Secret Island
Book 3 Memorial Day
Are available on
Amazon
With Kindle Unlimited
for free
And in paperback for
$6.99
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