Book details

I Want to Live

Dawn Rochelle

Lurlene N. Mcdaniel

Published in

1987

4.15

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Leukemia

Mission

Perseverance

Emotional Support To Children

Description

Fourteen-year-old Dawn Rochelle has had a busy year. She's been to summer camp and she's helped her brother make plans for his wedding. And Dawn has been in remission from the leukemia that threatened her life. Now she's sick again and waiting to hear the news. Has the cancer come back? Will she live to celebrate her fifteenth birthday?

Age

12-18

Text complexity

intermediate

Length

128 pages

Book in series

#2

Why to read

The book provides a realistic portrayal of a teenager dealing with a serious illness.
It explores themes of courage, perseverance, and personal growth.
The story is engaging and emotionally resonant.
It offers insight into the challenges faced by families dealing with cancer.