Patrick's Wish
Published on 1. March 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
24 pages
978-1-897187-70-8 (ISBN)
Description
This is the true story of Patrick, who was born with hemophilia and contracted HIV through a tainted blood transfusion. Patrick decided to go public with his condition in order to help raise awareness among youth about HIV/AIDS.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Kindergarten, Reading Age: From 6 to 8 years, Interest Age: From 7 to 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Picture book
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
15 colour photos
Dimensions
Height: 9 mm
Width: 15 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
91 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-897187-70-8 (9781897187708)
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Persons
Karen Mitchell is the mother of two beautiful daughters and is the baby of nine children. Her Mother Alice created the love of story telling in her by sharing classic stories each evening around the dinner table. She has published 7 books for young readers and is an elementary school principal. Even though she never met Patrick Fortin she views him as one of bravest men she has ever heard about. Patrick is her role model for believing that wishes can come true.