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When thirteen‑year‑old Rachel discovers her kidneys have failed, her life pivots around urgent medical care and hemodialysis. With her future in danger, she turns her curiosity about her birth mother into a life‑threatening question. The story follows she and her friends as they navigate the complexities of kidney disease, the emotional strain of potential organ donation, and the hidden truths of her past. In the midst of illness, the novel underscores themes of resilience, friendship, and the search for identity.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Deborah Kent
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