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In this poignant youth novel, Jeremy faces a dire health crisis when his kidneys fail. He turns to his trusted friend Jessica, who has been a steady presence in his life, for help and encouragement.
Faced with the option of a life‑saving kidney transplant, Jeremy learns that the decision is far more complicated than he imagined. While he is determined to donate, family, friends and even medical professionals oppose the procedure for a variety of reasons. Through it all, Jeremy’s bond with Jessica stays strong, and he finds the courage to make his own choice.
The story explores friendship, loyalty, and the emotional challenges of serious illness for teenagers, while shedding light on the medical, psychological, and social aspects of organ transplantation.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Lurlene McDaniel
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