Juvenile Fiction, Health & Daily Living, Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
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The Tale of Sophie J. Sparkle
by Marjana Maisha
Sophie is an imaginative little girl who loves to read. One day, she has to go to the hospital for a rare condition called Stevens-Johnson syndrome. The hospital can be a lonely place, and she worries she won’t even be able to read her beloved...
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Share Your SPARK!
by Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta
Inside each of us, is a spark that can be used to bring light and love to others. Share Your SPARK! brings to life the magic and wonder of Camp Kindle, a children's cancer camp in Water Valley, Alberta. The story, inspired by the Legend of the...
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The Boy in the Golden Cape
by Mindy Atwood
Jason and Billy are forever friends. They do everything together—until Thanksgiving break one year, when Jason doesn’t come back to school. Billy tries to visit his friend, but he’s turned away at the door. Jason can’t have visitors because he’s...
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the ant who needed a transplant
by Dr. Bill Wall
Mama Ant, Papa Ant, Russell, and Sophie all live together in a thriving ant community. They love each other very much, and in the winter their favourite activity is to go tobogganing together. But one winter, Papa Ant has trouble climbing the...
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My Mom has the Boo Boos
by Jerry Lalic
When Mom gets sick, it can be pretty scary! The doctor is doing their best to help, and friends are coming around to share their well-wishes, but why is this boo boo different from a cold or a flu? And how can one little kid help make it better?...
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Elaina and the Elephant
by Melissa Morris
When Elaina has to spend Christmas in the hospital, she only has one wish—for an elephant to be her friend. She’s convinced that an elephant will help her face what’s in store, and the big scary future. But when she tells her mother about her...
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In My Magical Bubble
by Paola Andrea Fernández de Soto AbdulRahin
Do you know what a Bubble Boy is? Most people don’t! Come join Jakob and his loyal buddy Buvo as they stretch their imaginations on dirty Friday. Follow them on their adventures where monkeys sing fruit songs, and the ocean holds surprises....
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The Story of Super Jared's Glowing Heart
Shining Out Love by Dr. Nancy A. Rose
Born with a heart of gold, his story must be told! Jared was born with a special heart with superpowers that helps people feel more love. But one day Jared’s heart has a problem, and he has to go to the hospital. While at the hospital, Jared...
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The Zipper Club
by Mindy Atwood
It’s summertime, and everyone is having fun at the pool. Everyone except a young boy named Mike. He has undergone open-heart surgery and is nervous about showing his scar. Will the kids at the pool make fun of him? His friend Emma sees his worry...
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Hugo and Grandmar
How One Grandma Learns To Accept The Help Of A Very Special Friend. by Brett Hay and Lorraine Hay
This story is about my Grandmar... she means the world to me. She’s had an amazing life! She’s hiked tall mountains, lived with polar bears near the North Pole and nursed the young and old. She could do anything! That is, until one day... Hugo...
