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Lears, Laurie

Becky the Brave: A Story about Epilepsy

32 pp. | Whitman | April, 2002 | Trade ISBN 0-8075-0601-X $$14.95
(4) K-3 Illustrated by Gail Piazza. Sarah and her big sister Becky face a new school together, but when Becky has a seizure in front of her classmates she refuses to return. Sarah walks to school alone and explains epilepsy to Becky's class. Despite overly purposeful dialogue, the story rings true. Pastel illustrations excel at portraying the sisters' bond and their emotional conflicts, but the figure drawing is sometimes awkward. A note on epilepsy is included.
Reviewer: Lolly Robinson

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