Because You'll Never Meet Me (Hardcover)

from eduscapes

BECAUSE YOU'LL NEVER MEET ME by Leah Thomas tells the story of pen pals who bond through their unique challenges and perspectives on life. Ollie is allergic to electricity and Moritz lacks eyes, but has super-sensitive echolocation skills. They live lonely lives a world apart, but become close fr...

from mjspear

Ollie, American, is allergic to electricity; Moritz, German, is blind and wears a pacemaker. They would die if they ever met. Instead, they communicate by writing and their friendship evolves through their letters. Both boys suffer loss and discrimination as well as a sense of isolation, sadness ...

from brandileigh2003

I wanted to read Because You'll Never Meet Me because I like books about teens dealing with tough issues, and both of their medical issues definitely got my attention. I haven't really heard of being allergic to electricity, and of course the one with the heart that is kept beating by an electric...

from widdersyns

So wonderful. This has been on my radar for ages and I'm kicking myself for not picking it up until now. I read it in one sitting and can hardly wait for more. I'm so glad there's more!

from widdersyns

So wonderful. This has been on my radar for ages and I'm kicking myself for not picking it up until now. I read it in one sitting and can hardly wait for more. I'm so glad there's more!