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55 pp.
| Whitman |
January, 1998 |
TradeISBN 0-8075-7646-8
(4)
4-6
Don't be put off by this book's title, unattractive cover, and unengaging black-and-white illustrations, for inside is an informative and often humorous account of one boy's real-life struggle with the discovery that he is diabetic. Moving beyond the usual scientific explanations, Adair's upbeat but honest narrative focuses on the often trying emotional and practical aspects of dealing with the disease.