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Explore the power of medicine through the true stories of people who lived through serious accidents and severe skin burns. Find out how doctors use the latest medical breakthroughs to aid their patients' recoveries.
Quick Summary
If you're into stories about people who went through incredibly tough situations and came out the other side, this one's for you. Bad Burns follows real kids and teens who survived severe burn accidents, and what makes it so compelling is how Sandra Markle balances the intensity of what happened with the amazing ways doctors pieced them back together. It's not all doom and gloom though there's real hope and resilience here, and the medical details are fascinating in a way that makes you appreciate what your body can heal. Kids who love learning about how things work, whether that's the latest skin graft techniques or how hospitals use cutting-edge tech, will eat this up. A few of the stories get pretty intense (burn injuries are no joke), but the writing keeps it accessible for middle graders without dumbing anything down. At under 4,000 words, it reads fast perfect for reluctant readers who want something short but still meaningful. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to be a burn victim or a trauma surgeon, this'll give you a whole new perspective.