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342 pp.
| Simon/Salaam
| May, 2019
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TradeISBN 978-1-5344-4272-6$18.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-5344-4274-0
(2)
YA
Zayneb, a Muslim American high-school senior, leaves early for spring break in Doha, Qatar, after writing a "threatening" note about her Islamophobic teacher. Adam, a Muslim Canadian college freshman, is returning to Doha to see his father and sister, with unfortunate news. Their connection: each has been keeping a journal based on an ancient book they'd both discovered. Ali has created an unforgettable couple in a deftly drawn setting in this welcome halal love story.
Reviewer: Autumn Allen
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2019
(3)
YA
When his single mother develops multiple sclerosis, Bobby--a witty, good-natured teen--becomes her primary caretaker. A support group for fellow "young carers" introduces Bobby to some of the carefree youth he's been missing--and to an alluringly gruff boy with secrets. This is an unrestrained portrayal of a heartbreaking situation; dry humor, wordplay, and a shining bond between mother and son lighten the tone.
(2)
4-6
In late 1960s Cape Cod, Naomi "Chirp" Orenstein's mother has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and sinks into a severe depression, ultimately committing suicide. It's an overwhelmingly sad story, but the sadness never feels gratuitous, only immutable. Ehrlich's characters are all fully developed, most of all Chirp's best friend Joey, who has his own issues at home. Chirp's poignant earnestness is heartrending.
Reviewer: Dean Schneider
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2014
220 pp.
| Chronicle
| May, 2014
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TradeISBN 978-1-4521-1021-9$16.99
(2)
4-6
In her debut novel, Sovern introduces readers to determined eleven-year-old Maggie Mayfield. Thinking there's nothing she can't conquer, Maggie is stymied by her dad's mysterious illness--slowly revealed as multiple sclerosis. Maggie's self-realizations come quickly, but her distinct voice, with a snarky superiority that often masks her true vulnerability, creates a character who's not easy to love but tough to forget.
Reviewer: Betty Carter
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2014
276 pp.
| Bloomsbury
| March, 2011
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TradeISBN 978-1-59990-498-6$16.99
(3)
YA
Payton feels betrayed after learning her father has kept his multiple sclerosis hidden from her. When a guidance counselor suggests Payton redirect her attention, she chooses the back of her classmate's head as a "focus spot." Over the course of the story, she loses her attitude, drops her guard, and falls in love. Payton's chatty narration and growing self-awareness drive the story.
112 pp.
| Lucent
| November, 2010
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4205-0287-9$33.45
(4)
YA
Diseases & Disorders series.
One common foreword and a short volume-specific introduction lead to chapters defining each condition and explaining symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and current research. The writing is straightforward but not particularly engaging. Some photomicrographs and charts are included, but most of the illustrations are generic photos. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Diseases & Disorders titles: Multiple Sclerosis, Migraines, Speech Disorders, Sports Injuries
(4)
4-6
While grieving the death of her adoptive mother, Ellen searches for and finds her birth mother, a lawyer who eventually becomes her father's new love. A number of plot lines are woven together here, some not altogether believably. This fourth book about Ellen is most successful when directly exploring the different characters' emotions.
56 pp.
| Heinemann
| January, 2004
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LibraryISBN 1-4034-4602-4$$27.07
(4)
YA
Just the Facts series.
Randomly arranged short chapters cover the histories, symptoms, causes, current and likely future treatments, and challenges of living with these chronic disorders. (Asthma never mentions one frequent trigger: the common cold.) The information is clearly stated and accompanied by color photos of and quotes by individuals (some famous) coping with the disorder. The busy design is a drawback. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Just the Facts titles: Asthma, Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, Sickle Cell Disease, Allergies, and Epilepsy.
48 pp.
| Enslow
| May, 2001
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LibraryISBN 0-7660-1658-7$$18.95 1997
(3)
4-6
Health Watch series.
One person's diagnosis, treatment, and current status introduces each book. The individual approach is either woven into or generalized in subsequent chapters describing symptoms, causes, methods of diagnosis and treatment (if it exists), and current research. Clear explanations and the subjects' positive attitudes make potentially unsettling topics accessible. Though small, the photos are contemporary and relevant. There are six other books in this series. Bib., glos., ind.
128 pp.
| Enslow
| October, 1999
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LibraryISBN 0-7660-1185-2$$19.95
(4)
YA
Diseases and People series.
Question-and-answer "Profiles" precede chapters detailing the history, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and future research of each disorder. Case histories add variety to the facts, but the black-and-white photographs are dull, often misplaced and not always adequately labeled. The thin material in Carpal Tunnel results in a particularly repetitious book. Bib., glos., ind.