Mom Goes to War - by Irene Aparici (Hardcover)

About the Book

Winner at the 2013 International Latino Book Awards

An unspeakable illness: Cancer. A mother who wants to explain to her children what is happening, and how their lives will change over the coming months... A queen who begins a lengthy war with many battles, together with an army of allies who will fight unconditionally by her side.

Mom Goes to War is a tale that takes children and adults on a fascinating, adventure-filled journey through the human body. It is a story full of positive energy, which will help parents, doctors and educators teach young readers values such as courage, solidarity and hope.

Mom Goes to War is a story told from the author's heart, full of tenderness, love and humor, which will help shine a ray of hope into many people's lives.

Guided Reading Level: S, Lexile Level: 880L

Book Synopsis

Winner at the 2013 International Latino Book Awards

An unspeakable illness: Cancer. A mother who wants to explain to her children what is happening, and how their lives will change over the coming months... A queen who begins a lengthy war with many battles, together with an army of allies who will fight unconditionally by her side.

Mom Goes to War is a tale that takes children and adults on a fascinating, adventure-filled journey through the human body. It is a story full of positive energy, which will help parents, doctors and educators teach young readers values such as courage, solidarity and hope.

Mom Goes to War is a story told from the author's heart, full of tenderness, love and humor, which will help shine a ray of hope into many people's lives.

Guided Reading Level: S, Lexile Level: 880L

Review Quotes

"A homespun tale resounding with contemporary issues, mainly that of a mother facing cancer and the subsequent prospect of explaining her illness to her beloved sons. The picturesque illustrations, compelling conceptualization, and poignant story of a mother's struggle to survive will both inform and stimulate children." --Kathryn Diman, Bass Harbor Memorial Library (Bernard, ME)

About the Author

The award-winning author Irene Aparici was born with a notebook in one hand and a pencil in the other. She has lived in Spain and in Ecuador. As a professional, she has worked mainly in the financial sector, but has also worked as a professor at a university, a rural estates administrator, a mediator in extrajudicial conflicts, and an international cooperator. In 2011, Irene was diagnosed with breast cancer, to which she lost her battle in 2014.

The award-winning author and illustrator Mónica Carretero was born in Madrid but now lives in Segovia. She is self-taught and her colourful and vivid illustrations have received international recognition and she is now a very succesful illustrator of children's picture books.