Written by renowned children’s cancer specialist John Graham-Pole, Blood Work begins its three-part serieswith sixteen-year-old Moraig waking up in a hospital room, utterly unaware of how she got there. As the events of the past weeks come flooding back like a high-speed movie, oncologist Maddie Sullivan lays out the stark reality: leukemia is threatening her life. A life-and-death adventure, Blood Work explores the all-too-common experience of a young woman coming of age while grappling with a cancer diagnosis and an uncertain future.
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$15.99
John Graham-Pole is a British-trained physician, educator, and author with over fifty years of experience in pediatric oncology, palliative care, and medical teaching. He has taught and practiced at four universities and is known for his compassionate approach to medicine and storytelling. John’s work highlights the human side of healthcare, emphasizing the vital roles of both the nursing profession and the creative arts in medicine. John retired to live with his wife Dorothy Lander in Antigonish, where they both founded and run HARP Publishing.
A tough, wise, and tender novel about a feisty narrator facing something no teen should have to—but many do. The inexplicable catastrophe of cancer brings an abrupt end to dating, friendships, and daily normality. Written by a renowned paediatric oncologist, this book is authentic in every detail, both medical and emotional. Raig’s unflinching journey through illness will inspire, inform, and even bring joy to readers.
Troon Harrison, editor and author, Red River Stallion
John uses his rare knowledge and creates a heart-felt story from the perspective of a feisty teen cancer patient. It is told with interesting, well-drawn characters, compelling drama, and a realistic resolution.
Anne Louise MacDonald, children’s author and cancer survivor
This phenomenal book perfectly depicts the life and death battle of a teen suffering with cancer, including humour, a beautiful romance and even elements of fantasy. All adults and adolescents alike should read this book—it is a great story with hard-hitting medical facts about cancer and amazing characters who show everyone just how precious life can be.
Ispeeta Ahmed, Teen reviewer, aged 14
$15.99 paperback
9780993829512
6 x 9 | 235 pages
