Leaving the Log House by Ainslie Manson - 9/10

Life is changing quickly for Teresa this winter as she learns to use her first prosthetic leg. This requires a move to Vancouver, and staying with relatives she's never met. Follow Teresa's story through all the ups and downs, as she learns to walk on her own for the first time in years.

AGE RANGE KIDS

Interest Level: ages 5+

Reading Level: ages 7+

THEMES

Disability

Prosthetics

Moving

Sibling Relationships

Making friends

Bravery

Canada

Vancouver

British Columbia

Dolls

OVERALL RATING 9/10

Representation of children with disabilities, beautiful, simple

A short and beautiful novel for kids. This simple story is an excellent representation of children with disabilities, showing the daily life of a child living part-time in hospital. In contrast to many books about life in the hospital, this one does not feel depressing in the least bit, showing joyful moments and leading to a happy ending!