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A review by mn_nikki
The Desperate Adventures of Zeno and Alya by Jane Kelley
5.0
I have to admit that I was nervous about reading a book about cancer with my child who is lucky, at age 6, to not personally have experience with it. However, this was in our Bird reading crate and I trust the woman selecting the books so I carried on and I'm so glad I did!
Such a cute story about a bird figuring out who he is (and he really is a complex animal!) and how to give to another being. And also a strong story about a girl who has real struggles with cancer and how her illness affects her relationships (with family and friends) and her life.
We don't find out the fate of Alya at the end of the book, which I have decided is ok with me. This book allowed me to have some really great conversations about friendship, kindness and illness with my 6 yr old.
Such a cute story about a bird figuring out who he is (and he really is a complex animal!) and how to give to another being. And also a strong story about a girl who has real struggles with cancer and how her illness affects her relationships (with family and friends) and her life.
Spoiler
We don't find out the fate of Alya at the end of the book, which I have decided is ok with me. This book allowed me to have some really great conversations about friendship, kindness and illness with my 6 yr old.