scoliosis

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scoliosis

Fix

2021
In the aftermath of major surgery, sixteen-year-old Eve struggles with pain, grief, and guilt while becoming increasingly dependent on pain medication, revisiting memories of her best friend, and exploring a potential romance.
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Deenie

A thirteen-year-old girl seemingly destined for a modeling career finds she has a deformation of the spine called scoliosis.

Living with scoliosis

"This helpful guide informs you about the different forms of scoliosis, how to detect it, what causes it, and ways to cope with and treat it so you can still live a productive, healthy lifestyle."--Back cover.
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Braced

2018
When twelve-year-old Rachel learns that her scoliosis has worsened and she will need to wear a back brace to keep her spine straight, she is devastated; afraid that she will not be able to play soccer, and terrified that she will not be able to hide her condition from her friends and classmates--but her mother is determined to spare her the spinal fusion surgery that she herself had as a teenager.

Dear Isaac Newton, you're ruining my life

2018
"Seventh-grader Truth Trendon must wear a brace for her scoliosis, but fear of having her classmates learn that secret does not compare with being betrayed by her best friend, Megan"--Provided by publisher.

Unfolding

a novel
His body twisted by scoliosis and his brain prone to seizures, Jonah Everett feels cursed and doomed to a loveless life, especially when Stormi, his best friend whom he has loved since childhood, seems destined to leave their small town. However, Stormi has premonitions, and everything she sees is telling her to leave town before disaster strikes. Jonah is surprised when Stormi asks him for help, and the two friends discover a dark mystery their small town has been hiding for years.
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Deenie

A thirteen-year-old girl seemingly destined for a modeling career finds she has a deformation of the spine called scoliosis.

Deenie

A thirteen-year-old girl seemingly destined for a modeling career finds she has a deformation of the spine called scoliosis.

Braced

When twelve-year-old Rachel learns that her scoliosis has worsened and she will need to wear a back brace to keep her spine straight, she is devastated; afraid that she will not be able to play soccer, and terrified that she will not be able to hide her condition from her friends and classmates--but her mother is determined to spare her the spinal fusion surgery that she herself had as a teenager.

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