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Violence
None
No violence
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Childhood illness, family strain, and the psychological burden on siblings of sick children
What this book is about
Steven Alper is a drummer, a terrible student, and the middle child — until his five-year-old brother Jeff is diagnosed with leukemia. Sonnenblick's debut YA novel handles serious illness with humor and heart, following Steven through a year of hospital visits, family strain, and unexpected growth. Funny and genuinely moving.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Childhood leukemia themes
Family illness and financial stress
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