Books like Mine for keeps by Jean Little
Sally has spent five formative years living in a cerebral palsy center. When she returns to her normal family and school environment, she faces a series of challenges and adjustments that test her resilience and hope for everyday life.
First publish date: 1962
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Jean Little
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