Kasey & Ivy

Reach for this book when your child is facing a long-term medical challenge, feeling isolated by a physical difference, or struggling with the boredom and anxiety of a hospital stay. Kasey and Ivy is a heartfelt epistolary novel that uses letters between two sisters to process the reality of a rare bone infection. It moves beyond the clinical, focusing instead on the vibrant, sometimes quirky friendships Kasey forms with the elderly patients in her ward. It is an excellent choice for children aged 9 to 12 because it balances the gravity of chronic illness with a refreshing dose of humor and resilience. Parents will appreciate how it validates the frustration of being 'stuck' while highlighting the beauty of intergenerational connection and the power of staying connected to loved ones through writing.