What do you see in the picture, where was it taken, what are they doing, what do you think this story is about?
Julian is 6 years old and lives in America, He has lots of things in common with the other children in his class; he particularly loves Super Mario and taekwondo. All the children in his class also have differences ad one of the things that makes Julian different is that he has achondroplasia with is a common form of dwarfism. This means has a different height to most of the other children in his school.
In what ways are we different in our school?
Julian's Dad says, "Julian was born in to a world that just, in some ways, is not built for him." Julian goes to a school that wasn't built for his height.
What does this mean?
Can you think of daily challenges that Julian might face because of his different height?
What can be done about it? Should the school be rebuilt? Should Julian go to a different school?
One of the challenges for Julian was lunch time. Julian was struggling to transport his lunch on a tray from the cafeteria to the benches.
The school had an idea; they used an upside down milk crate and a trolley and made Julian a cart to wheel his lunch to his seat. Here is a picture of the cart.
What do you think if it?
Would you want to use this?
Is the school doing the right thing here?
What could be a solution here?
Enedelia's husband, James, is a metal worker and that night they worked out a plan.
What is a metalworker?
What do you think was the plan?
Enedelia and her husband wanted to make Julian a cart that he would be proud to push around.
Why does Julian need a cart he can be proud of? It's only a cart to get lunch!
James and his team at work created a new cart for Julian with adjustable handlebars like a motorcycle and a stool inside so that he can see the countertop. It also had flame decorations and it's own licence plate with "Julian" on it.
Julian's parents couldn't believe people made this for free for their son. They were pleased that Julian was now independent and did not have to be helped by a member of staff. Julian loved it.
Why do you think Enedilia and James made this for free?
Do you think Julian needed it?
Is independence important? Explain your answer.
Why can't someone else carry Julian's lunch for him?
Why is this about No Outsiders?
Which British Value is this about?
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