Hundreds of thousands of people died each year of TB, and many ill children were sent away to sanatoriums to hopefully recover.This is a masterful novel–both eloquent and moving–that gives voice to those who fought hard to overcome the illness. and Europe, this thought-provoking novel sheds light on a much-feared worldwide illness. Set in 1940 at a time of political unrest throughout the U.S. Together, the girls brave the difficult daily routines.

There’s Sarah, quiet but thoughtful Pearl, who adores Hollywood glamour and Dena, whose harshness conceals a deep strength. But Evvy soon falls into step with the other girls in her ward. Evvy is frightened by her new surroundings the rules to abide are harsh and the nurses equally rigid. You can read this before Breathing Room PDF EPUB full Download at the bottom.Įvvy Hoffmeister is thirteen years old when her family brings her to Loon Lake Sanatorium to get cured of tuberculosis (TB). Here is a quick description and cover image of book Breathing Room written by Marsha Hayles which was published in June 5, 2012. Spending time with my writer and illustrator friends has proven to be one of the greatest rewards of my career as a children’s author.Brief Summary of Book: Breathing Room by Marsha Hayles Sorry, I don’t have any photos of these friends since we live in different states and don’t actually ever get to meet together in person!įinally, I’ve been very fortunate to work with illustrator Donna Farrell on several projects-including our book Here’s a Cheer for Our Childfirst Day and this web site. I’m also in an on-line, rhyming picture book group with Dori Chaconas, Stacy DeKeyser, Kelly DiPucchio, Shirley Neitzel, and Lisa Wheeler. She is the busiest person I know-that’s what happens when you win the Newbery Medal-but we still find time to critique each other’s manuscripts and enjoy a hamburger and French fries together.įrom time to time, I work with Robin Pulver, Cynthia DeFelice and Ellen Stoll Walsh, most often on picture books. I also work one-on-one with Linda Sue Park. We meet regularly to work on our writing together-usually over some tasty dessert. Here I am with my novel critique group-that’s me between Vivian VandeVelde and Alice DeLacroix with Judy Bradbury on the right. Publication date 2012 Topics Bildungsromans, Tuberculosis - Juvenile fiction, Sick - Juvenile fiction, Medical fiction, Coming of. Not only do I have the fun of getting to play and work with words, I also get to spend time with some great writers and illustrators.