Mom's Story, A Child Learns About MS

by Mary Nickum

Overview

Mom's Story; A Child Learns About MS tells the story of a young girl who sees her mother with some frightening health problems and learns she has MS but she will not die from it. This book is a compassionate, accessible and easy to understand account of symptoms, search for help, diagnosis and adaptation to this heart-wrenching disease. Amy fears the worst, which is common when one is confronted by the unknown. Her best friend, Kayla, doesn't quite understand why Amy is so worried. Amy's older sister, Kelly is concerned and does her best to help, while older brother, Tony, tries to deny the whole situation. Information is the key to allaying much of her fear along with understanding from parents, adult friends and her older sister.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940016688039
Publisher:	Saguaro Books, LLC
Publication date:	03/01/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	80
File size:	286 KB
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Mary J. Nickum has had MS for over 30 years. Currently a magazine editor and freelance writer, she lives with her husband in Fountain Hills, Arizona, and has two grown sons. Mom’s Story is her first book for children and their families. She is a retired librarian, who is now an editor and freelance writer.