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by Kaitlin Stockton (Author), Kristian Cox (Illustrator)
Peppered amongst the idyllic memories of our children's early years are the seemingly endless days and nights spent caring for them when they are sick. These moments are not rare; the average child contracts eleven viruses per year! When a child develops a fever, not only do they feel uncomfortable but their parents often wrestle with how best to treat them and when to seek help. But this is not the stuff that captivating children's books are made of-or is it?
Meet Samantha, a fearless five-year-old with a secret superpower: her amazing immune system! When a pesky virus ruins her fun, Samantha suits up for an epic battle inside her body. With imagination and humour, she becomes her own superhero, fighting off germs and showing readers how they can do it too. Get ready for a fun, heartwarming adventure that turns science into a superpowered story!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kaitlin Stockton is a practicing Emergency Physician and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia. In addition to her clinical and academic work, she is a nationally recognized advocate for emergency physicians and the patients they serve. She lives with her husband and two children in beautiful North Vancouver, Canada.
