Illustrated by Judith Friedman. 32 p., Whitman, 1989.
Brian's little brother, Jamey, has leukemia. The story begins with Jamey receiving chemotherapy in the hospital. Brian's feelings of abandonment and anger are depicted sensitively, and his parents are responsive to them. Jamey becomes ill again and receives radiation treatment. Brian's parents tell him that Jamey needs a bone marrow transplant from him. Brian is afraid, but he decides to do it because he loves Jamey and wants him to get well. The story ends with Brian's hope that Jamey will be able to come home and get well because of the transplant. It offers empathy for children whose sibling is seriously ill, and hope that their actions can make a genuinely positive difference.
Ages: 8-12
Cultural Context: European American
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