What do you think Mae was feeling when she broke her leg?

This is a discussion prompt for Island Rescue by Charles E. Martin. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

What happens when someone goes to the hospital?

This is a discussion prompt for Island Rescue by Charles E. Martin. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

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Island Rescue

Name: Island Rescue
ISBN: 9780688042585

by Charles E. Martin

When Mae breaks her leg, she must leave her island home for a hospital trip on the mainland. A story about bravery and resilience during an emergency.

About This Book

When Mae breaks her leg she is taken by boat off the island where she lives to the mainland hospital.

Concepts

Fear & Bravery Resilience & Perseverance Love & Family Empathy & Kindness Anxiety & Worry Child Illness Visiting the Doctor

Heads up, parents

illness

peril_danger

Wonderlit Review

This gentle chapter book follows Mae, a young girl living on an island, as she experiences the unexpected event of breaking her leg. The narrative focuses on her journey by boat to a mainland hospital, offering a reassuring look at medical care and recovery. It's a comforting read for children who might be facing an injury, a hospital visit, or simply curious about what happens in such situations. The story's emotional arc is designed to normalize feelings of fear and anxiety while highlighting bravery and resilience. Parents can use this book to prepare a child for a doctor's visit or to process a recent medical experience.