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The story follows twelve-year-old Kelley as she navigates the aftermath of a devastating car accident that leaves her with severe burns. Her journey to recovery involves enduring painful skin-graft surgeries, challenging dressings, and difficult hand exercises. The added burden of wearing a plastic mask to ensure proper healing complicates her emotional struggle. As Kelley grapples with her changed appearance and the fear of facing the world again, she embarks on a poignant journey of resilience and self-acceptance.
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A Face First, Priscilla Cummings
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- A Face First
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Priscilla Cummings
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 197
- ISBN13
- 9780142302477
- Category
- Motivation and Self-help, Pedagogy, Young Adult
- Description
- The story follows twelve-year-old Kelley as she navigates the aftermath of a devastating car accident that leaves her with severe burns. Her journey to recovery involves enduring painful skin-graft surgeries, challenging dressings, and difficult hand exercises. The added burden of wearing a plastic mask to ensure proper healing complicates her emotional struggle. As Kelley grapples with her changed appearance and the fear of facing the world again, she embarks on a poignant journey of resilience and self-acceptance.