Smucker, Emily

High school senior Emily Smucker, who is prone to illnesses due to a weak immune system, describes her symptoms and how, after a series of tests and misdiagnoses, she learns she is infected with the West Nile virus.

Contains three teen-authored memoirs in which Marni Bates, Emily Smucker, and Chelsey Shannon use prose, poetry, and journal entries to discuss the challenges of surviving high school, chronic illness, and family tragedy.

High school senior Emily Smucker, who is prone to illnesses due to a weak immune system, describes her symptoms and how, after a series of tests and misdiagnoses, she learns she is infected with the West Nile virus.