59 pages 1 hour read

Peg Kehret

Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Middle Grade | Published in 1996

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Reviews & Readership

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Small Steps by Peg Kehret is a compelling memoir detailing the author's battle with polio. Readers appreciate the inspiring narrative and Kehret's resilience, though some criticize the inconsistent pacing. Overall, it's a heartfelt and educational read that resonates with many for its honest portrayal of overcoming adversity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Small Steps?

Readers who would enjoy Small Steps by Peg Kehret are typically pre-teens and teens interested in inspirational, true-life stories of overcoming adversity. Comparable to Wonder by R.J. Palacio and Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper, this book appeals to those who appreciate resilience and personal triumph in the face of challenges.

Recommended

Reading Age

10-14years

Book Details

Genre
Auto/Biographical Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Topics
Health / Medicine
Themes
Identity: Disability
Emotions/Behavior: Courage
Self Discovery