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<\/p>\nAlfie Dormand, 8, was inspired by a trip to Paignton Zoo to start writing his book \u2018The Monkey That Stole A Bus\u2019 during lockdown.<\/p>\n
He even used a computer program to generate the book’s colorful illustrations, which accompanied his innovative story.<\/p>\n
Alfie has contributed almost \u00a31000 toward the purchase of a new electric wheelchair that would allow him more independence than his present manual wheelchair from sales of his storybook on Amazon and donations made through his Just Giving website.<\/p>\n
He is limited in his mobility by the rare genetic disorders L1 Syndrome and Hydrocephalus, two linked conditions.<\/p>\n
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Mum When we visited the Paignton Zoo three years ago, we rented an electric wheelchair, and he liked it, according to Michelle Dortmund.<\/p>\n
He developed a liking for flamingos, and the cheekiness of the monkeys inspired him to write stories.<\/p>\n
The smile on his face since he was doing everything alone was incredibly lovely to watch. He navigated the zoo on his own and did it really effectively.<\/p>\n
It was lovely to see him acting like a young child and running off with his brothers rather than me pushing behind him.<\/p>\n
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The novel has been read aloud to students at Alfie’s school, St. Mewan Primary in St. Austell, by teachers.<\/p>\n
Parents have been buying the book to assist the aspiring authors’ fundraising efforts, and Alfie even does professional-quality book signings.<\/p>\n
Eddie Hall, the competition’s winner, is also included in the book; the strongman purchased a copy and sent Alfie a video as a thank-you.<\/p>\n
When he penned ‘The Crocodile’s Day Trip’ at the age of barely six, the schoolboy first dabbled in writing.<\/p>\n
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He enjoys creating short stories, and since he finds it difficult to use a pen, he draws everything himself using Microsoft Paint on a computer \u2018 Michelle stated.<\/p>\n
‘He can currently power his manual wheelchair a little, but he struggles with his arms and hands, making it difficult for him to steer. Having an electric wheelchair would make such a huge difference.<\/p>\n