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Brave heart ISBN: 9780712634618
Gillespie, Joanna
Published by Century, 1989
Though long out of print, this is a book well worth looking for in libraries and second hand book shops. Nine and a half year old Joanna's true story is both rivetting and moving. She speaks quite matter-of-factly about her brain tumour, and her methods of coping reveal a tremendously strong personality. Particularly helpful because it is written by the child herself, and her worries and concerns are often different from those expressed in other books about children with cancer. We used it on our Children's Ward, and it proved extremely helpful to both children and parents. Another edition would be most welcome.
Age: 8+