Books by Anthony Ridgway

Anthony Ridgway suffered a brain injury at birth that left him with cerebral palsy. As he writes, `I first had the idea for Wizzy because children often stop me when I am out in the local park in my electric wheelchair. They ask their parents, "What is the matter with that man?" Some people get embarrassed and walk away. Sometimes I have to explain, "My legs don't work." `The name Wizzy came about from a friend, Leo, who used to call my chair `Wizzy Wheelchair'. Wizzy is a talking wheelchair with attitude. Dan and Wizzy are like two friends. Dan's father designed the chair so that Dan is able to be independent, using Wizzy's amazing abilities. They have some terrific adventures together.' Anthony also has sight difficulties and to write he uses a special computer programme that speaks out each letter as he strikes the keyboard. He attended creative writing courses at his local college to hone his storytelling skills. `Wizzy and the Seaside Adventure' is Anthony's third publication. His story, `Wizzy's Worm', is available from Calibre as an audiobook, and the book, `Wizzy the Animal Whisperer', is available from bookshops and from publisher Little Knoll Press.