Books

Wild Onion Press publishes books featuring children with various physical
differences. Our philosophy is that a physical difference is not a disability;
it is merely an outstanding characteristic.

The Polio Hole

The Story of the Illness that Changed America

by Shelley Fraser Mickle

A memoir suitable for adult and young adult readers. This book details the scientific development of the vaccine that nailed shut The Polio Hole in America. Suitable for high school science classes, medical school enrichment reading, and the general public’s understanding of a cultural history in l950s America. A portion of the proceeds is donated to Rotary International in its partnership with the Gates Foundation to eradicate polio worldwide. READ MORE

$12.00

The Polio Hole

The Story of the Illness that Changed America

by Shelley Fraser Mickle

Memoir suitable for middle school science classes, adult literacy groups and general reading. MORE

$12.00

101 Dog Street

The Story of Amos, the Bummed-out Canine

Illustrated by Phoebe North

Reading Level 2.0 This is a hilarious tale about a street full of dogs who break out of their yards when their owners drive off to work, then head down the street on a day-long adventure to see something “spectacular.” Amos, a poodle hound mix, gets tormented by acorn-throwing squirrels, and Tessee, a mischevious little girl in a wheelchair with lights on the wheels, befriends all the dogs on the street. A porton of the proceeds of this book is being donated to the Sebastian Ferrero Children's Hospital Foundation. MORE

$12.00

Some Called Me Superstar

by Carl Joseph and Kevin McCarthy

Reading Level 5.8+
Imagine you love a football more than almost anything. You could sack a scrambling quarterback.

You think a basketball is the most beautiful round object you’ve ever seen, especially the way it can go SWISH through a goal without even touching the rim, a sound as sweet as a waterfall. And you can dunk a ball better than anyone else on the court.MORE

$12.00 | contact us for group rates

Jason and Elihu

A Fisherman's Story

by Shelley Fraser Mickle

For ages 9-12.As soon as Jason hears the legend of Elihu, he knows he must catch the great fish. But Old Snout, the gator, guards Elihu. Legend says, too, that whenever Elihu is hooked, the bass whispers a secret.
Adjusting to his family’s breakup, Jason can’t seem to stay out of trouble. His Grampy Luke comes from Michigan; and together, they learn how to fish for the legendary bass, Elihu. But trouble seems to follow Jason wherever he goes. MORE

$15.00 | contact us for group rates