In a riveting story of courage and hope, Peg Kehret writes about months spent in a hospital when she was twelve, first struggling to survive a severe case of polio, then slowly learning to walk again.
Peg Kehret was stricken with polio when she was twelve years old. At first paralyzed and terrified, she fought her way to recovery, aided by doctors and therapists, a loving family, supportive roommates fighting their own battles with the disease, and plenty of grit and luck
With the humor and suspense that are her trademarks, acclaimed author Peg Kehret vividly recreates the true story of her year of heartbreak and triumph.
About the Author :
Peg Kehret's novels for children, which usually contain both humor and suspense, are regularly recommended by the American Library Association, the International Reading Association, and the Children's Book Council. She has won many state young reader or children's choice awards. Before she began writing books for children, she published plays, short stories, articles, and two books for adults. Kehret is a frequent speaker at conferences for librarians and teachers.
Susan Boyce is the award-winning narrator of over 140 audiobooks. She performs in variety theater, is one half of the song-and-dance team of Jones & Boyce, and holds a degree in theater and biology. She can be heard in phone trees, in computer games, and as the voice of the pink "Care Bear." She lives in St. Augustine, Florida, and summers in Greenville, Maine.
Review :
"A simple, direct, and sometimes self-deprecating style of writing tenderly draws readers into Kehret's experiences...This lovely book refocuses attention on what matters most: health, love of family, friends, determination, generosity, and compassion."
-- "Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"
"Neither sentimental nor saccharine, Susan Boyce moves steadily through the details of the trying days...Boyce also voices the worry of Peg's parents, stress on the part of nurses...and both the optimism and discouragement of fellow patients."
-- "AudioFile"
"She writes in an approachable, familiar way, and readers will be hooked from the first page on."
-- "School Library Journal"
