Halifax author of The Adventures of Grandad Wheels releases second book

The hilarious stories are aimed at primary school age children and tell of Brian’s silly adventures with his grandson Charlie.

The first book, ‘Charlie’s Big Idea!’ was launched with the support of the Leeds office of Irwin Mitchell in 2019 and as with the first book, all proceeds from sales of latest book ‘Chaos at Cheapfoods!’ will be donated to the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) and Back Up.

Both these charities work to improve the lives of people who have suffered a spinal injury.

They helped Brian enormously during the year he spent in Pinderfields Spinal Unit after a 2013 bike accident left him T9 paraplegic and a full-time wheelchair user.

Speaking of the launch of his second book, Mr Abram said: “When I started out on this journey, I had no idea that ‘Charlie’s Big Idea!’ would be such a success.

"The opportunity to visit schools has allowed me to see just how much great work is being done by teachers to ensure that children understand the importance of inclusion.

"It is wonderful that teachers can use my stories to support this important work."

The second book in the series is again illustrated by local artist Lynne Hickin, and follows the exploits of Charlie and his grandad.

When Charlie sees grandad is struggling to push himself around the supermarket, he decides to help. Inspired by a YouTube video, Charlie attaches a big, red fire extinguisher to grandad’s wheelchair and ‘Chaos at Cheapfoods!’ ensues.

Irwin Mitchell is sponsoring ‘Chaos At Cheapfoods!’ and will also be supporting book three in the series when published next year.

Ross McWilliams, Senior Associate Solicitor at Irwin Mitchell, said: “I don’t think any of us imagined that when Brian launched his first book at our Leeds office last year that it would go on to be such a huge success. We’re all very proud to have played a part and are really looking forward to the launch of book two.

“The series ties in with our own I am able campaign and is a great way to advance the message that disability need not be a bar to living life to the full.”

In 2021, Brian will launch two further books. ‘Grandad goes for Gold!’ will coincide with the Tokyo Paralympics and will feature ‘Hurricane Hannah’ Cockroft, our Team GB gold medal winning Paralympian! ‘Grandad in the Grotto!’ is a riotous story that will be released in time for Christmas next year.

Where conventional bookshops are closed due to lockdown, ‘Chaos At Cheapfoods!’ and the first book in the series will also be available directly from www.grandadwheels.com