《儿童读物杂志》(Horn Book)书评
A loving account of life with a child severely handicapped by cerebral palsy is related by her younger sister. Candid details of her care, including feeding through a gastrostomy tube and changing diapers, are presented. Afterword on cerebral palsy. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
《书目》(Booklist)书评
Gr. 3-5. Michelle Emmert is the younger sister of Amy, who is severely handicapped with cerebral palsy. Michelle explains what it is like living with someone who "cannot sit up, use her hands, walk, talk, read, write, or do anything a normal child can do." Owens' drawings, which appear to be based on photographs, nicely capture the interaction between the sisters and show some of the special kinds of care Amy must receive. The narrative is matter of fact about Amy's extensive problems, even as it affirms the special love Michelle feels for her sister. One of the book's greatest strengths is the way it demonstrates how a physically and mentally handicapped individual can respond to and benefit from the loving care of family and friends. This exposition will help break the psychological barriers that often stand between normal children and someone profoundly disabled. An afterword for adults explains what cerebral palsy is and what is known about the affliction. An informative portrait. --Denise Wilms
