Wink: Surviving Middle School with One Eye Open

When twelve-year-old Ross is diagnosed with eye cancer his life is turned upside down: his appearance changes, he becomes an uncomfortable centre of attention at school, is shunned by many friends, bullied on social media, and is about to lose a good friend to another school. With the help of friends, family, and a past enemy Ross uses his love of music and art to build courage to face life’s challenges. This engaging book addresses coping with anxiety, surviving cancer, peer pressure, bullying, acceptance, and resilience, and can be used as a read-aloud to spark personal growth discussions, for reflective writing prompts, and as a model for creative writing activities.