At the age of 11, Nicole Dryburgh was diagnosed with a malignant tumour on her spine. After an operation to remove the tumour, followed by an intensive course of radiotherapy, Nicole's life returned to normal and the doctors were pleased with her progress. Two years later, aged 13, Nicole suffered a brain haemorrhage. Desperately ill, blind and unable to move, she was given weeks to live. Against all odds, she came home. Now aged 18, still blind and mainly confined to a wheelchair, Nicole is wholehearted and positive, whether she is studying, fund-raising, horse-riding, playing with her mischievous dogs or hanging out with her friends. Moving, inspiring, funny, unforgettable - Nicole's account of the last four years is the triumphant story of a refusal to give up hope.
| ISBN | 0340956925 | | Pages | 256 | | ISBN13 | 9780340956922
(What's this?) | | Weight (grammes) | 330 | | Publisher | Hachette Children's Books | | Published in | London | | Imprint | Hodder Children's Books | | Height (mm) | 198 | | Format | Paperback | | Width (mm) | 128 | | Publication date | 10 Jan 2008 | | Spine width (mm) | 24 | | DEWEY | 362.4092 | | Academic level | Children | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | |
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'It really is an inspiring book, and she is a very inspiring girl. Recommended reading for everyone.' -- The Book Bag 'This story is truly inspirational but also accessible and deals with the harsh reality of life with cancer in straight forward way.' -- Write Away 'Nicole's inspirational story will leave anyone who reads it in utter awe of her selflessness, sense of humour and incredibly positive outlook in the face of such immense and extreme obstacles.' -- Waterstones Books Quarterly
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