The Beauty is in the Walking, by James Moloney

Jacob has cerebral palsy but gets around on his own two feet, thanks to the dedicated care of his over-protective mother. She has a nice, safe job lined up for him when he finishes school and his life in a small Australian country town has been well and truly mapped out for him. A coming-of-age tale that sometimes tries a little too hard, Jacob’s journey of self-discovery covers disability, racism, sexual awakening and the insularity of country life.