The Can Man

by Laura E. Williams

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After watching a homeless man collect empty soft drink cans for the redemption money, a young boy decides to collect cans himself to earn money for a skateboard until he has a change of heart.

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It is almost Tim's birthday and he really wants a skateboard. To earn money, Tim decides to collect and redeem empty soft drink cans, but ends up giving away his money to help a local homeless man. (

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dianalara2 | Nov 15, 2020 |

it was a grate book even if it were fiction it felt real (

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Kelly1441 | Sep 3, 2014 |

A beautiful story on realistic fiction that teaches the importance of kindness and sacrifice. (

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toniksgt | Sep 3, 2014 |

This was wonderful book for everyone to read, because you can learn something out of this book. (

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yasharab | Sep 3, 2014 |

This book was a heart touching story of a homeless "Can Man" and boy who helped each other become happy.
It was alright. (

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Chadseth | Sep 3, 2014 |

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Charlotte Award (Winner – 2012)

Keystone to Reading Book Award (Winner – Elementary Award, Intermediate Level – 2012)

Show Me Readers Award (Nominee – 2013)

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After watching a homeless man collect empty soft drink cans for the redemption money, a young boy decides to collect cans himself to earn money for a skateboard until he has a change of heart.

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