Children arefaced withmany challenges in their young lives. Unexpected health conditions or changing family circumstances may force them to persevere beyond expected norms. In this anthology of stores from Highlight for Children, accompanied by topic-related poems, children will find that they aren't alone when they experience the pain of loneliness or meet great odds. Marcella Fisher Anderson has compiled a wealth of stories and poems that speak to the child and offer hope in the midst of trying times. An annotated table of contents and subject index make this an accessible resource for both children and caregivers."

Illustrated by: Christopher Wray