The Girl Who Had a Big Adventure - Cancer, Chemo & Cupcakes - Paperback

by Jane Freund (Author), Stacia Mers (Illustrator), Thom Hollis (Illustrator)

A little girl with brain cancer...What happens? We'll let her tell you her true story with her own words and drawings.Children are often the most honest. This book can help children understand cancer from the perspective of one of their peers. May it help whomever needs it along their journey...

Author Biography

Stacia Mers is a vibrant eight year old girl who is currently in the 3rd grade. She was diagnosed at the age of six with medulloblastoma - a form of brain cancer - and underwent 14 months of successful treatment including radiation and chemotherapy. Her interests and hobbies include music, art, reading, horseback riding, swimming, skiing, and knee boarding. She is actively involved in Girl Scouts and loves hanging out with her friends. Jane Freund is an author, encourager, speaker, book coach, and pun lover. She has written or co-written 19 books and helped authors from 5 to 85 get their books written and published. Jane's latest book, her first historical fiction novel, will be out in the fall of 2018. Previously, Jane taught Communication for ten years at Boise State University. Jane can be found on Facebook, Goodreads, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram and smoke signals. OK, she is kidding about the smoke signals!