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Why can't Jennifer play soccer or jump rope? Any child with a chronic disease will relate to this young girl coming to terms with her diagnosis and treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and the manner in which she shares this news with her friends.

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"a thoughtful and engaging story of one girl's journey from diagnosis to treatment." . -- Helen Belisle, Executive Directo... More

Why can't Jennifer play soccer or jump rope? Any child with a chronic disease will relate to this young girl coming to terms with her diagnosis and treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and the manner in which she shares this news with her friends.

Review
"a thoughtful and engaging story of one girl's journey from diagnosis to treatment." . -- Helen Belisle, Executive Director, Arthritis National Research Foundation, October 2001

About the Author
Elizabeth Murphy-Melas, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, holds a Master's Degree in English Literature from Northern Arizona University. She is the author of "Watching Bradley Grow" and "Pennies, Nickels & Dimes" as well as numerous stories and articles in children's magazines. She enjoys writing about children's health-related issues. She now lives with her family in Dallas, TX.

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