Maribeth R. Ditmars

Isabel is diagnosed with leukemia and her world is turned upside down. No more soccer games or hanging out with her best friend; now most of her time is spent in the hospital. From diagnosis through treatment and to remission, readers follow Isabel's journey as she copes with the various stresses and hassles, but also enjoys some unexpectedly good aspects, such as her friendships with the other kids in the pediatric ward. There's not much of an emotional arc to Isabel's story but for kids show more facing a similar situation, this book is a good start for exploration and discussion. show less