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  • Small Steps

  • The Year I Got Polio
  • By: Peg Kehret
  • Narrated by: Susan Boyce
  • Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (424 ratings)

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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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Interesting, before my time.

I had a friend who was older, she lost her leg from polio.at 15. Thankful for vaccines!

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Best Thing Ever!!! 😍

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.

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omg this book!!!

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

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Excellent

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!

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Ava a 12 year old reviewer

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!!!🥳

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I Didn't Know

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!

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May we not be forgotten. A polio Survivor

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.

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Inspiring

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!

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Small Steps is a great

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.

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Perfect for a home or classroom listen!

A personal account of a 12 year old girl who contracts polio. Her descriptions of her physical and emotional struggles, and the people and treatments who helped her were fascinating. This audiobook is heartwarming and beautifully read. I will be recommending it to my friends and the teachers in my schools!

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