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My Aunt Ruth

by Iris Rosofsky · 1991

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Sixteen-year-old Patty is pleased when her Aunt Ruth, a vibrant actress who encourages her interest in the theater, comes to visit, but then serious complications in Aunt Ruth's diabetes threaten her ability to walk.

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sciencescienceMore like thisLess of this
Themes
disabilitydisabilityMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens
Length
medium · 215 pages

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