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Small Steps

The Year I Got Polio

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Small Steps

By: Peg Kehret
Narrated by: Susan Boyce
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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.

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Heartfelt Storytelling • Educational Content • Excellent Narration • Inspiring Resilience • Relatable Experiences
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I had a friend who was older, she lost her leg from polio.at 15. Thankful for vaccines!

Interesting, before my time.

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I️ would recommend this book for ages 10 and up. I️ liked this book because it is the real life struggles and how this 12 year old girl, Peg, fought Polio.

Best Thing Ever!!! 😍

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this book is so tuching and i have read this book countless times you should read this book!

omg this book!!!

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When I was a child my parents would send me to my grandparents farm in an attempt to keep me safe from polio. This book brought back so many memories of that terrible time. It is very well written and the narration was excellent. I highly recommend the book!

Excellent

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I loved this book. My favorite parts are the chocolate milkshake and when she meets the girls in 202 and Tommy 🥲. This is so informative I had no idea that there were three kinds of polio! Peg is so smart and quirky she’s just a thirteen year old who happens to have polio. 🤷🏻‍♀️ But yet she is so different but yet not. 🥰☺️🙃🫠 GO PEG!!!🥳

Ava a 12 year old reviewer

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I really enjoyed Peggy's story. I have heard of Polio. I have heard of the iron lung, but only as mentions. The process of recovery and the role community plays in the process. Thank You!

I Didn't Know

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My students loved this book. It made something from history my accessible to them. Peg does a great job of sharing her experience with the reader.

Great descriptions

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This book brought back many memories, not all good. I'm 78 years old and now I am suffering mpps for the last 21 years. Also diabetes and the pain in back. Also my muscle strength is diminishing fast.

May we not be forgotten. A polio Survivor

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A long and arduous battle against a crippling disease, recounted by a 12 years-old girl, will keep you listening long into the night.
Flawlessly written and superbly performed, this real life story celebrates life-long friendships, compassionate healthcare providers, loving families and much more. You won’t be able to turn it off. A MUST read!

Inspiring

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Well written, great narration, a story that flows well and is informative. I enjoyed hearing about her experience, I don't know much about Polio other than seeing the images of kids in Iron lungs. Hearing her perspective as a child suffering with this disease was a facinating.

Small Steps is a great

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