The Lemonade Club

By Polacco, Patricia

Publishers Summary:
When Marilyn and her teacher, Miss Wichelman, both get cancer, they encourage each other and, aided by medical treatments and support from friends, they get better. Based on a true story.

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ISBN
978-0-39924-540-4
Publisher
New York : Philomel Books, c2007.


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on October 1, 2007

Gr 2-4 Best friends Traci and Marilyn are having a wonderful year in fifth grade with their warm, caring teacher. Miss Wichelman ends each day with the message, "if life hands you a lemon or two today]make lemonade." In the midst of this lovely school year, Marilyn is diagnosed with leukemia. The explanations of cancer, chemotherapy, hair loss, and fatigue are simple and clear. The two girls and Miss Wichelman get together to share their feelings and id...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2007

After fifth-grader Traci's best friend Marilyn is diagnosed with leukemia, the two girls look to their beloved teacher, Mis...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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