Books like Always and forever by Lurlene McDaniel
Melissa Austin, a sixteen‑year‑old high school student, receives a leukemia diagnosis that threatens her future. Facing the illness, she relies on the unwavering support of her family and the close friendship of Jory to navigate the emotional and physical challenges of her condition.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Lurlene McDaniel
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