Children & Young Adults Fiction - Health & Daily Living - Diseases

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The Fault in Our Stars

John Green

Winner of the 2013 Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook ProductionDespite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis...

Unabridged MP3-CD
Published: Apr 2014

Like the Willow Tree (Dear America)

Lois Lowry

The heartfelt and moving story of a young girl living through the Spanish Influenza pandemic of 1918, now with a brand new introduction from Lois Lowry. In 1918, as the Great War rages in Europe, the Spanish influenza tears a brutal ...

Paperback
Published: Sep 2020

Bendy Wendy and the (Almost) Invisibl...

Brad T. Tinkle

Wendy is a perky, vivacious adolescent entering middle school with a lifelong vision of becoming an cheerleader. Wendy has been called bendy by family and friends because she’s been limber and flexible throughout her life, earning h...

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Published: Oct 2017

Last Dance

Lurlene McDaniel

Rachel Deering has her eyes on her toes: she wants to become a world-class ballerina. As a 14-year-old, she is already one of the best dancers in the country. Just as she prepares for an audition for an opening with a prestigious danc...

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Published: Feb 2006

The Fault in Our Stars

John Green

Winner of the 2013 Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook ProductionDespite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis...

Unabridged CD
Published: Apr 2014

Striped Shirts and Flowered Pants: A ...

Barbara Schnurbush

With gentle reassurances and support from her family, young Libby learns how Alzheimer's disease will ultimately affect her grandmother and discovers ways to handle her feelings and worries.

Paperback
Published: Jan 2007

I Am Sick (My First Reader)

Patricia Jensen

Young children wil love larning to read with these storybooks. Once they can recognize and identify the words used to tell each story, the will be able to successfully read on their own. Features a word list.

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Published: Mar 2006

Tata's Remedies / Los Remedios de Tat...

Roni Ashford

"This charming little book will introduce young readers to safe and effective natural remedies from the native traditions of the American Southwest. A good way to learn about the healing power of plants."—Andrew Weil, MDAa...

Paperback
Published: Apr 2015

Wear Your Mask, Baby Shark (A Baby Sh...

John John Bajet

Sing and dance along with Baby Shark, in this catchy tune all about staying healthy and wearing a mask! Sing, dance, and read along as Baby Shark and the whole shark family highlight the importance of mask wearing! Join Baby Shark ...

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Published: Apr 2021

The Sniffles for Bear (Bear and Mouse...

Bonny Becker

The relentlessly cheery Mouse pushes a cold-suffering Bear to new heights of melodrama in a hilarious new adventure starring the unlikely pair.Bear has a terrible cold. In fact, Bear is quite sure that no one has ever been as sick as ...

Paperback
Published: Sep 2019

Ruff Day: Charlie's Rules #2 (Orca Ec...

Sigmund Brouwer

Charlie just doesn't see how a puppy is more important than his science project.

Paperback
Published: Sep 2021

Deadly

Julie Chibbaro

Join the search for Typhoid Mary in this early twentieth-century CSI. Now in paperback!Prudence Galewski doesn't belong in Mrs. Browning's esteemed School for Girls. She doesn't want an "appropriate" job that makes use of re...

Paperback
Published: Feb 2012

Why Does Mommy Hurt? Helping Children...

Elizabeth M. Christy

The children of people with chronic illness and pain suffer quietly. "Why Does Mommy Hurt?" is a joyful, yet honest, portrayal of family life burdened with chronic illness. This is a delightful story told by a young boy lea...

Paperback
Published: May 2014

Straight from the Horse's Mouth!

Julia Cook

(Grades 1 and Up) Horses can help people fix ANYTHING! Archie is not your average horse. He helps people get rid of their flies... you know, the things that bug us! When horses get flies, they swish their tails to make them go away, b...

Paperback
Published: Nov 2012

Braced

Alyson Gerber

Rachel Brooks is excited for the new school year. She's finally earned a place as a forward on her soccer team. Her best friends make everything fun. And she really likes Tate, and she's pretty sure he likes her back. After one last a...

Paperback
Published: Jul 2018

Fitting Out: The Nitpicker's Dilemma

Sarah Giles

The Fitting Out chapter book series follows a not-so-typical boy as he navigates his way through typical elementary school life, sharing his fails, triumphs, and many laughs along the way. You must have known it was only a matter of ...

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Published: Feb 2020

The Weight of Bones

Janet Gurtler

"For the first time in my life, I didn't feel envy..."Tess is the exact opposite of her beautiful, athletic sister. And that's okay. Kristina is the sporty one, Tess is the smart one, and they each have their place. Until Kr...

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Published: Apr 2011

A Lesson for Every Child: Learning Ab...

Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino

Learning was everything to Mrs. Emerson. So when a new student was brought into her classroom, Mrs. Emerson was delighted because she discovered that this young man knew something that everyone needed to know. She told her class that ...

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Published: Mar 2020

Wink

Rob Harrell

A hilarious and heartwrenching story about surviving middle school—and an unthinkable diagnosis—while embracing life's weirdness. Ross Maloy just wants to be a normal seventh grader. He doesn't want to lose his hair, or w...

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Published: Jan 2021

Mayday

Karen Harrington

In the tradition of Counting By 7s and The Thing About Jellyfish, a heartwarming coming-of-age story about grief, family, friendship, and the importance of finding your voiceWayne Kovok lives in a world of After. After his uncle in th...

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Published: Jan 2018

Caillou Is Sick (Clubhouse)

Roger Harvey

Caillou has chicken pox. He is covered in red spots and cannot play outside with Rosie. He does not like being sick, especially when he feels so itchy! This story is about the limitations imposed by illness, which is an ordeal that le...

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Published: Apr 2012

Defiance

Valerie Hobbs

Eleven-year-old Toby Steiner wants to do normal things on his vacation. He wants to hike and race his bike down the hill. He wants to learn to fish out on the lake. He doesn't want to return to the children's hospital where his painfu...

Paperback
Published: May 2009

Mascot

Antony John

This witty, heartfelt story about perseverance in the face of adversity is perfect for fans of R. J. Palacio, Cammie McGovern, and John David Anderson.Noah Savino has been stuck in a wheelchair for months. He hates the way people trea...

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Published: Sep 2019

Pig in Jeans Fights Germs

Brenda Li

Don't want your kids getting sick during Covid and the flu season? This hilarious book teaches children many ways to stop germs - fun and educational WITHOUT the boring heavy-handed stuff! The best part? Your child will laugh and ...

Paperback
Published: Oct 2020

Arlene on the Scene

Carol Liu

Arlene has plans. Big Plans.She's going to become the youngest student government officer in Greenwood Elementary history! She'll be the biggest thing to hit little Rhode Island since the invention of coffee milk. Sure, she wears purp...

Paperback
Published: Sep 2010

Emma’s Marvelous Mask: A Childrenâ€...

Emily Lodley

Meet Emma, a sweet little girl who loves exploring the world. Lately, though, she has been stuck inside, and she is having trouble understanding why. Her mom explains that there is a virus spreading around and tells her how she can pr...

Paperback
Published: Nov 2020

Lone Stars

Mike Lupica

An uplifting story about role models, football, and tackling fear set in the heart of Friday Night Lights country—from the bestselling author of Heat, Travel Team, and Fantasy League.Clay is a quarterback's dream. When he zips acros...

Paperback
Published: Aug 2018

Claudia and Mean Janine

Ann M. Martin

America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix tv show. Claudia's sister, Janine, is too busy being smart to be nice to anyone--even their grandmother, Mimi. But Claudia doesn't have to see Janine too much this summe...

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Published: Jun 2020

The Truth About Stacey (The Baby-Sitt...

Ann M. Martin

America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix tv show. The truth about Stacey is that she has diabetes, a fact she keeps secret from everyone except her new friends in the Baby-sitters Club. But Stacey's condition c...

Paperback
Published: May 2020

The Princess and the Peanut Allergy

Wendy McClure

Regina has a huge, princess-themed, peanut-filled cake planned for her birthday party—that is until she learns that her best friend Paula has a severe peanut allergy. In this introduction to food allergies, Regina learns how dangero...

Paperback
Published: Sep 2019
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