Acclaimed author Peg Kehret has written the true story of the year when she was twelve and stricken with polio. At first paralyzed and terrified, she fought her way to recovery, aided by doctors and therapists, a loving family, supportive roommates fighting their own battles with the disease, and plenty of grit and luck. With the humor and suspense that are her trademarks, Peg Kehret vividly recreates a year of heartbreak and triumph. Book jacket. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Prologue	9
1 The Diagnosis	11
2 Paralyzed from the Neck Down	18
3 An Oxygen Tent and a Chocolate Milkshake	29
4 "You Can't Burn My Bear!"	39
5 Hot Packs	46
6 Torture Time	52
7 Star Patient Surprises Everyone	60
8 Roommates	69
9 Sunday Visitors	78
10 Happy Thirteenth Birthday	91
11 Dancing the Hula, Popping a Wheelie	99
12 A Disappointing Trip	109
13 The Great Accordion Concert	119
14 Good-bye, Silver; Hello, Sticks	130
15 Plans for a Pageant	135
16 Christmas	145
17 A Present for Dr. Bevis	156
18 Back to School	165
Epilogue	171
Special Thanks	177

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