Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
A song for Jeffrey A song for Jeffrey Constance M. Foland Lonely eleven-year-old Dodie meets Jeffrey, who has muscular dystrophy, and discovers what it is like to have a real friend, even as his condition worsens. OL15216549W
Muscular dystrophy Muscular dystrophy Stephen D. Rioux,Brenda Wong,Gail Lemley Burnett Discusses the cause, symptoms, and treatment of muscular dystrophy and examines research into treatment and a possible cure. OL16051914W
Something to hang on to Something to hang on to Beverley A. Brenna In "Something to Hang On To" award-winning author Beverley Brenna constructs a diverse cast of quirky and honest young teens in tough times. In varied settings characters battle through adversity: a … OL17861933W
Marrying Malcolm Murgatroyd Marrying Malcolm Murgatroyd Mame Farrell Hannah Billings hates being teased about marrying Malcolm Murgatroyd, the most unpopular and misunderstood boy in her sixth-grade class, until he reveals his true personality when her brother succumb… OL2717909W
See ya, Simon See ya, Simon Hill, David Over the years fourteen-year-old Nathan has learned a lot about muscular dystrophy from his best friend but is unprepared for Simon's rapid decline and approaching death. OL3100213W
Under the shadow Under the shadow Anne Knowles Fifteen-year-old Cathy helps her friend Mark, who has muscular dystrophy, find a sense of freedom when she gets a horse for him to ride. OL5304948W
Heartsongs Heartsongs Mattie J. T. Stepanek,Jose Maria Verger Fransay A new edition of the beloved poetry collection includes sixteen pages of new poems and illustrations, written by eleven-year-old muscular dystrophy patient Mattie Stepanek, sharing his feelings and t… OL5851519W