Braced
Braced by Alyson Gerber is a contemporary novel published by Scholastic Incorporated on July 31, 2018. This reprint edition spans 304 pages and is written in English. The story follows Rachel Brooks, a teenager who is excited about the new school year, having secured a spot on her soccer team and enjoying her friendships. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when her doctor informs her that her scoliosis has worsened, requiring her to wear a back brace for 23 hours a day.
In Braced, readers will find a narrative that explores the impact of scoliosis on Rachel’s life, including how the brace affects her daily activities, her relationships, and her self-perception. The book addresses themes of family, friendship, and self-esteem as Rachel navigates the challenges posed by her condition. Through her journey, the story highlights the importance of resilience and self-acceptance in the face of adversity.
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The first contemporary novel about a disease that bends the lives of 10 percent of all teenagers: scoliosis.
Rachel Brooks is excited for the new school year. She’s finally earned a place as a forward on her soccer team. Her best friends make everything fun. And she really likes Tate, and she’s pretty sure he likes her back. After one last appointment with her scoliosis doctor, this will be her best year yet.Then the doctor delivers some terrible news: The sideways curve in Rachel’s spine has gotten worse, and she needs to wear a back brace 23 hours a day. The brace wraps her in hard plastic from shoulder blades to hips. It changes how her clothes fit, how she kicks a ball, and how everyone sees her — even her friends and Tate. But as Rachel confronts all the challenges the brace presents, the biggest change of all may lie in how she sees herself.Written by a debut author who wore a brace of her own, Braced is the inspiring, heartfelt story of a girl learning to manage the many curves life throws her way.
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