Broken Arrow Boy

by Adam Moore

Book Overview

When Adam was eight years old, he fell and ran an arrow into his head. Nine operations in six months. With rare insight and humor, Adam tells of his ordeal and his determination to get well.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0933849249
• ISBN13: 9780933849242
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Landmark Editions
• Length: 29 Pages
• Weight: 0.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.7" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

He visted my school once

He visted my school and told us the story of his life... He even gave me a autographed copy... (which I dont think I can find anymore) but the books GOOD I reccomend it especialy to people around that age...

The book was written only two years after the accident

You know, I have found that being thrust into that world of white (hospitals, nurses, and doctors) has actually increased my quality of life. Sure, I was dealt a rather unfortunate hand, but in my opinion, only recently did I realize this, I am the way I am and I will always be the same person as before. Now, in the minds of children, a character never 'grows up'; however, I have. Now, I write as a 25-year-old associate in college. Since the publication of my book, I have endured over 40+ different surgeries in various parts of my physical body, though my love and compassion for others has not wavered. Hopefully, someday I will be able to fully document my trials and tribulations for anyone interested. For now, I am content in my wheelchair - a result of my most recent surgery - but I am working towards walking again with my cane. For those concerned, my determination shall shine forth and once again I will be the Adam Moore I once was.

Broken Arrow Boy

This book is incredible to have been written by a young boy. Adam Moore kept a positive attitude through many complications that occured after he fell on a arrow that went into his brain through his eye. He gives details of many medical procedures in a way that is interesting to children. I have read it to second graders every year since I discovered it, and they love it. I use it to encourage them to write about things that happen to them.

My classmate, Adam

Adam's story takes place when we were in 3rd grade in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. His story touched all the students and we were very impressed with his book. Being a teacher, I like to share stories that touch me with my students. Adam's book is obviously written by a child for children. The students love the fact that they are around the same age Adam was at the time. They also like the idea that a child can actually write a book to be published. It gives them inspiration to be writers themselves.