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Side Effects

by Amy Goldman Koss

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ISBN13: 9781596432949
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As if it isnt bad enough to have cancer, practically every time we pick up a book or hear about a character in a movie who gets sick, we know theyll be dead by the last scene. In reality, kids get all kinds of cancers, go through unspeakable torture and painful treatments, but walk away, fine in the end. Isabelle, not quite 15, is living a normal life of fighting with her younger brother, being disgusted with her parents, and hoping to be noticed by a cute guy. Everything changes in an instant when she is diagnosed with lymphoma—and even her best friend, Kay, thinks Izzy is going to die. But she doesnt, and her humor—sardonic, sharp, astute—makes reading this book accessible and actually enjoyable.

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Izzy knows her cancer could kill her. But thats no reason to lose her sense of humor.

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As if it doesn’t suck enough to have cancer, practically every time you pick up books or see movies where characters get sick, you know they’ll be dead by the last scene. In reality, kids get all kinds of cancers, go through unspeakable torture and painful treatments, but walk away fine in the end. From the acclaimed author of The Girls and Poison Ivy, Side Effects is about the pain, fear, and unlikely comedy of 15-year-old Izzy’s journey, told in her own powerful and authentic voice. It is Izzy’s story—screams and all.

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As if it doesn't suck enough to have cancer, practically every time you pick up books or see movies where characters get sick, you know they'll be dead by the last scene. In reality, kids get all kinds of cancers, go through unspeakable torture and painful treatments, but walk away fine in the end. From the acclaimed author of The Girls and Poison Ivy, Side Effects is about the pain, fear, and unlikely comedy of 15-year-old Izzy's journey, told in her own powerful and authentic voice. It is Izzy's story--screams and all.
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About the Author

Amy Goldman Koss is the author of The Girls, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and Quick Picks selection, and Poison Ivy, called "fascinating and intriguing" by Publishers Weekly. She lives in Glendale, California.
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dtsmith1, October 7, 2008 (view all comments by dtsmith1)
Very funny book! I loved Izzy's character and her aunt!
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When you are a fifteen-year-old girl living a normal life, your greatest dilemmas should be what shirt to wear to the movies or whether or not your crush likes you back. In Side Effects by Amy Goldman Koss, Izzy’s biggest concern is trying to survive cancer. Izzy tells about her struggle to keep life as normal as possible while dealing with the side effects of chemotherapy. This story is a raw look into the hope and heartbreak of the life of a young cancer survivor. Izzy narrates with a very sarcastic view on her disease. Although there’s nothing funny about cancer, Izzy keeps a smart, witty sense of humor even at the hardest of times. After one round of chemo, while waiting for her results, Izzy is at the hospital cafeteria with her parents when a young couple sits down at the table next to them. When the woman starts crying Izzy says “I could see mom thinking ‘Who does that woman think she is trying to outcry me? Ha! You want tears? I’ll show you tears! Watch and Learn!’ And the pro let rip with an awesome display.” I thought this was a really great moment because it so refreshing to laugh while reading a book about such a depressing topic. Another quote that I found important in the story, was after going through her first round of chemo when Izzy says “Was it necessary that I have every possible side effect from chemotherapy? Couldn’t I just skip a few?” This stood out to me because the title is mentioned and it tells about how Izzy feels like a prisoner in her own body. These quotes also contribute to the theme of the story, which is “Optimism and a good sense of humor can help you through even the hardest of times. I would recommend this book to any girl who likes realistic fiction that is funny and relatable. I really enjoyed every aspect of this novel. For me, the book’s appeal was that it portrayed a devastating real-life situation through the eyes of a girl who anyone can relate to. I loved how the author created Izzy to be so real that reading her story is like hearing it from your best friend. I think every teenage girl should own a copy of this book. It I truly one of the most entertaining books you will ever read.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781596432949
Author:
Koss, Amy Goldman
Publisher:
Roaring Brook Press
Subject:
Cancer
Subject:
Family problems
Subject:
Situations / Death & Dying
Subject:
Social Issues - Death & Dying
Subject:
Health & Daily Living - Diseases
Subject:
Problem families
Subject:
Health & Daily Living - Diseases, Illnesses &
Subject:
Girls & Women
Subject:
Humorous Stories
Subject:
Children s-Health Stories-Diseases
Edition Description:
Trade Cloth
Publication Date:
20061031
Binding:
HARDCOVER
Grade Level:
- Up
Language:
English
Pages:
144
Dimensions:
8.15 x 6.2 x 0.625 in
Age Level:
from 9 up to 12
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"Synopsis" by ,
Izzy knows her cancer could kill her. But thats no reason to lose her sense of humor.
"Synopsis" by ,
As if it doesn’t suck enough to have cancer, practically every time you pick up books or see movies where characters get sick, you know they’ll be dead by the last scene. In reality, kids get all kinds of cancers, go through unspeakable torture and painful treatments, but walk away fine in the end. From the acclaimed author of The Girls and Poison Ivy, Side Effects is about the pain, fear, and unlikely comedy of 15-year-old Izzy’s journey, told in her own powerful and authentic voice. It is Izzy’s story—screams and all.
"Synopsis" by ,
As if it doesn't suck enough to have cancer, practically every time you pick up books or see movies where characters get sick, you know they'll be dead by the last scene. In reality, kids get all kinds of cancers, go through unspeakable torture and painful treatments, but walk away fine in the end. From the acclaimed author of The Girls and Poison Ivy, Side Effects is about the pain, fear, and unlikely comedy of 15-year-old Izzy's journey, told in her own powerful and authentic voice. It is Izzy's story--screams and all.
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