Hospital High
by Mimi Thebo
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Pub Date 29 Sep 2017 | Archive Date 22 Sep 2017
John Hunt Publishing Ltd | Lodestone Books
Description
My life had been saved...and boy, was I annoyed.
Humour and attitude keep Coco going when things get grim. Her relationships with her mother, hospital staff and other injured teens sustain her when her school friendships fall apart. But although everyone's working to give Coco a normal life, Coco doesn't think 'normal' is enough... When she was fourteen, the author Mimi Thebo died in a car accident. Hospital High is a young adult novel based on the day she died and the subsequent three years spent recovering from the accident
Advance Praise
Praise for Mimi Thebo's previous novel Dreaming the Bear: Mimi Thebo's Dreaming the Bear has been chosen as a 'Future Classic' in the 2016 book pack and six copies have been supplied to all secondary schools in the UK.
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Mimi Thebo is a writer for adults and children, born in Kansas City, USA. Her work has been translated into dozens of languages, has been made into films and signed for young deaf children. She is a prize winning poet and her short stories have been read on BBC Radio 4. She teaches Creative Writing at Bath Spa University and lives in the south west of England.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781785351877 |
| PRICE | £7.99 (GBP) |
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Featured Reviews
Margaret P, Librarian
This is one of my must reads for this year. The story of a young girl and her fight to regain her voice after a car accident is truly amazing. The author grabs your attention and doesn't let go. I read it in less than two days and still find myself thinking about the tale, which is based on a true story. Highly recommended for teen readers.
Amy W, Reviewer
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy of HOSPITAL HIGH in exchange for my honest review.
What a great YA novel. I am always in search of books in the YA genre that do not fall into the fantasy category. It is nice to have some variety for the younger folks (or an easier read for us older ones) that has a little something different. Written in the tune of a memoir, as it is based on a true story, it follows her through dying, and then learning to relive after such a traumatic even at a young age, one that affected her talents and dreams. Some of it was gut wrenching, some was lighthearted, and all of it was enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this book as a YA read for all ages.
Reviewer 403308
Have you ever been through something so severely traumatic that you didn't know or maybe didn't want to know how to come back from it? You will relate. When Coco is severely injured in a car accident and wakes up after coding in the hospital, she's mad. She wishes they'd let her go where she'd felt at peace with no pain rather than pull her back to this hell she's going through. She's touched that everyone is thinking of her and sending her cards, but not before she's upset that her friend isn't in the hospital bed next to her. Worst of all, she's horrified to learn she may not be able to ever sing again. This book is well written and full of humor but also a lot of real pain and struggle. I loved every minute of it.
Andrea C, Reviewer
Review copy provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This book was so relatable and emotional. I can't think of much to say about this one, I'm still processing my feelings. Did you ever experience trauma and just want to give up? That's what this story is..it may be a hard read if you've been there..
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