This book chronicles the friendship of the unnamed narrator and his friend, Victor. The final page reveals that the narrator uses a wheelchair, and the message of the story turns into one of acceptance despite differences. Both the bilingual story and illustrations are clichéd and undistinguished.

K-Gr 2-Pedestrian prose and amateurish illustrations mar this treatment of friendship despite disabilities. Dominic's friend, Victor, may not walk, but he's far from disabled. He is not only a source of support, but a limit-pushing, life-expanding influence. Always ready with an imaginative story, a sidesplitting joke, or one more terrifying ride at the amusement park, Victor cheers Dominic on at softball games and admires his swimming ability. The closing twist reads: "But, the most important thing about my pal, Victor, is that he likes me just the way I am." This is paired with a picture showing one boy in a wheelchair. Libraries will be better served by Fred Rogers's Extraordinary Friends (Putnam, 2000) or Laura Dwight's We Can Do It! (Star Bright, 1998). Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.