Books like Angie and me by Rebecca C. Jones
During her stay at a children's hospital where she is treated for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, twelve-year-old Jenna comes to terms with her illness. The hospital is a place of hardship and discomfort for the young girl, who must deal with the physical and emotional toll of her disease. However, she finds solace in the hospital's support staff and her friends, who offer her encouragement and a sense of community. Through her interactions with other children and the staff, Jenna begins to heal and learn to embrace her illness as a part of her identity.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Rebecca C. Jones
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