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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Normal at any cost Normal at any cost Christine Cosgrove,Susan Cohen A fascinating story of medical experimentation, parental love, and the extreme measures taken to make children fit within "the norm."Most people rarely think about their height beyond a little wishin… OL13617677W
Short stature Short stature Elaine Landau Explores the portrayal of dwarfs in folklore, the causes and treatment of dwarfism, and the challenges of living in a society where bigger is thought to be better. OL15040340W
The Shrinking of Treehorn The Shrinking of Treehorn Florence Parry Heide,Edward Gorey "If you want to pretend you're shrinking, that's all right," said Treehorn's mother, "as long as you don't do it at the table." But Treehorn wasn't pretending. He really was shrinking. Hilarious c… OL1826291W
An ideal world An ideal world Chao Peng A diminutive factory worker in a small village decides he wants to do more than just work all his life, and goes on a journey of self-discovery. OL24270986W