Gr 5-8–A look at a variety of common illnesses and the experience of living with them. At the start of most titles a known celebrity’s story is presented to normalize the titular condition. This explains how the illness impacts their lives and work, and how they manage themselves. Each illness is explained in detail with definitions, treatment processes, and common misconceptions. A combination of illustrations and photographs are used to show both the conceptual illnesses and real people like doctors.
VERDICT: An intermediate look at illnesses that readers might interact with every day. Libraries can make great use of this series.
