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Welcome to: A Book or Two: Children's Literature Reviews, a blog site that offers information on new, classic, and favorite children's literature, reviewed by university professors, classroom teachers, librarians, and those studying to become teachers. We hope you will find "just the right book" to share with others. Our goal is to keep the site updated with information about children's authors, book awards, and new releases. Each entry will include the book cover picture, a brief overview, bibliographic information, and suggested uses for families, librarians, and teachers. We will categorize books in several different ways, to facilitate searching.

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11/15/13

Becky the Brave: A Story About Epilepsy

Title: Becky the Brave: A Story About Epilepsy
Author: Laurie Lears
Illustrator: Gail Piazza
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Publication Date: 2002
Genre: Realistic Fiction 
Reading Level: Ages 8-9 years old
Brief Overview: This is a story of Becky, a young girl who has epilepsy and how her younger sister Sarah handles the situation when Becky has seizures.    
Integrated Idea: This would be a day where a guest speaker who has epilepsy speaks to a class. They would read Becky the Brave to the class. They will explain what it is, how it affects them and other facts about epilepsy. Students would be welcome to ask questions.
Reviewer's Name and Affiliation: Kristen "Taylor" Sims - Valdosta State University
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