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In 1947, Shona and Pat learn they have a new baby brother, but soon notice their parents' gloominess. To them, Peter has a funny face, but they otherwise saw nothing wrong with him. However, when Peter is nearly one, their parents take him to a home for disabled children, as was the custom at the time. Peter grows up separate from them.
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Writing Disability in Australia:
Type of disability Down syndrome. Type of character Primary. Point of view Third person (not the disabled character).
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