In 1922 Petey, who has cerebral palsy, is misdiagnosed as an idiot and institutionalized; sixty years later, still in the institution, he befriends a boy and shares with him the joy of life.
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In 1922 Petey, who has cerebral palsy, is misdiagnosed as an idiot and institutionalized; sixty years later, still in the institution, he befriends a boy and shares with him the joy of life.
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Add this copy of Petey to cart. $42.84, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Turtleback Books.
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This is the unlikely story (5th, 7th grade level)of one sent off to the psych wards back in the day when that's what we did. Petey befriends several who come and go but does have a following that truely cares for him. A touching story.
