Diana Wilkoc Patton

Ronnie's Friend Trike Diana Wilkoc Patton

Ronnie, an independent and imaginative boy, overcomes relative poverty with a recycled tricycle which takes him and his best friend Michael on both real and imagined adventures. By the end of the story, the jeers and teasing of his peers have given way to curiosity, envy, and friendship because of what Ronnie does with Trike. Along the way Ronnie and Michael have been garbage truck drivers and circus train managers, as well as rescuers of both Mr. Teddy Bear and a real live cat, and they have even ventured into the African jungle. It's what you do with what you have, especially with a good imagination, confidence, and a certain amount of independence!