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Genre/Form: | Young adult fiction Fiction Romance fiction Young adult works |
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Additional Physical Format: | Online version: Gardner, Kati, 1980- Finding balance Mendota Heights, Minnesota : Flux, 2020 (DLC) 2019054448 |
Material Type: | Fiction, Secondary (senior high) school |
Document Type: | Book |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Kati Gardner |
ISBN: | 9781635830521 1635830524 |
OCLC Number: | 1130379397 |
Notes: | Sequel to: Brave enough. |
Awards: | Winner of A 2020 Junior Library Guild Selection 2020 (United States) |
Target Audience: | Grades 10-12. |
Description: | 337 pages ; 21 cm. |
Series Title: | Brave enough, 2 |
Responsibility: | Kati Gardner. |
Abstract:
Jase Ellison doesn't remember having Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia when he was three years old. His cancer diagnosis only enters his mind at his yearly checkup at the oncology clinic and when he attends Camp Chemo in the summer. Mari Manos has never been able to hide her cancer survivorship-- she lost a leg and uses crutches. She loves Camp Chemo, and has developed a crush on fellow camper Jase. When Mari transfers to Atlanta West Prep, he doesn't want his friends to find out about his 'disease.' How do you move on from cancer when the world won't let you? -- adapted from back cover
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"Plenty of heartbreak and joy shape this compelling story, as well as reminders to find balance in our own lives." --Booklist, starred review "Gardner, an amputee and cancer survivor, realistically tackles such tough issues as the massive costs of health care, the fear of relapse, and pressure to appear nondisabled." --Kirkus Reviews "Cancer creates a lifetime of fallout. Gardner writes compellingly not only about the romance between these two teens, but also about the nuances in their navigation of survival. Recommended for YA collections."--School Library Journal Read more...


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