Izzy, Willy-Nilly

from Packrat

I thought this book was well written. It portrayed the difficulties Izzy faced in a believable fashion without being melodramatic. It was obvious that the author did research to make the novel believable, but it didn't sound like a medical article. Izzy was portrayed as a little nicer than averag...

from Rivendell

Cynthia Voigt is a master, so I'm so pleased she's written a novel with a central character who becomes disabled (through amputation, after a car accident). This book is particularly good (as you would expect from Voigt) on the impact of disability on family relationships and friendships.

from Necampos

Such a wonderful book for teens. Izzy, once a popular young girl, who dated an older guy, got in a car wreck, which consequently ended in her leg having to be amputated. Izzy had to deal with not being so cool anymore. Lizzy struggled with friendships, being made fun of, and having to alter her e...

from 4sarad

When fifteen year old Izzy's date drove her home after a night of drinking, they get into an accident and Izzy's leg must be amputated. She finds herself forced down a long hard path towards recovery which includes both regaining her strength and coordination with only one leg but also learning h...

from Kace

I remember reading this book for class, and it was okay, but never struck me as a great book...I was pretty unimpressed.