No Matter the Distance
No Matter the Distance by Cindy Baldwin is a novel in verse published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2023. This 368-page book follows Penny Rooney, a girl living with cystic fibrosis, as she navigates her condition and struggles to express herself through writing. When she encounters an unexpected dolphin companion named Rose, who is also unwell, Penny begins to explore her identity and the connections between them.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of themes such as family, friendship, and self-discovery woven throughout the narrative. As Penny’s health challenges intensify, she faces the difficult decision of helping Rose return to her pod, highlighting the complexities of love and sacrifice. This story delves into social themes and the unique lifestyles of those living with chronic illness, offering insight into the world of marine life and the bonds that can form in unexpected circumstances.
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An unexpected animal companion helps a girl with cystic fibrosis learn to write her own story in this captivating novel in verse by award-winning author and disabled activist Cindy Baldwin.
Penny Rooney has cystic fibrosis, which means she has to do breathing treatments to help her lungs work. Some days, it seems like her CF is the only thing Penny knows about herself for sure.
From her point of view, everyone around her can make sense of their place in the world. So why can’t Penny even begin to write a poem about herself for school
Then during spring break Penny spots something impossible in the creek behind her house: a dolphin, far from its home. Penny names the dolphin Rose and feels an immediate bond, since the dolphin is also sick.
But as Penny’s CF worsens, she realizes that Rose needs to return to her pod to get better. Will Penny be able to help guide Rose back to the ocean, even if it means losing her friend
This heartwarming story, which marks the first time an author with cystic fibrosis is writing a protagonist with CF, will transport readers into a world full of friendship, family, and powerful self-discovery.
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