Breathing Room

Marsha Hayles

Jun 2012 · Sold by Henry Holt and Company (BYR)

About this ebook

Evvy Hoffmeister is thirteen years old when her family brings her to Loon Lake Sanatorium to get cured of tuberculosis (TB). Evvy is frightened by her new surroundings; the rules to abide are harsh and the nurses equally rigid. But Evvy soon falls into step with the other girls in her ward. There's Sarah, quiet but thoughtful; Pearl, who adores Hollywood glamour; and Dina, whose harshness conceals a deep strength. Together, the girls brave the difficult daily routines. Set in 1940 at a time of political unrest throughout the U.S. and Europe, this thought-provoking novel sheds light on a much-feared worldwide illness. 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.

Ratings and reviews

I read it in one day! There was never a boring part! It was sad, but still good. I would definitely recommend it.

I only got the sample and I finished it which was very sad I so want to buy it you should to it really sounds amazing just from the sample

So touching and deep also check out "Out of My Mind" if u liked this book

About the author

Marsha Hayles is the author of several books for young children. Breathing Room is her first novel. She lives in Pittsford, New York, with her family.