PONY IN THE PORCH

This book is a treasure. The story of an 11-year-old girl undergoing treatment for leukemia is poignant and provides young people with a candid view of the struggles of a cancer patient and her family. Cherie Bennett herself narrates. Her character portrayal is distinct and heartfelt as she shares the tension around illness and death. When the story moves from this world into the spirit one, Bennett carries the listener compellingly. Young people will be well served by the clear information provided about this cancer and its treatment. A.R. © AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/NOV 00]