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Breathless by Lurlene McDaniel Travis Morrison is a champion diver and one of the most popular kids at school. On the first day of summer vacation, while boating on the lake with his friends, Travis attempts a silly stunt dive that goes wrong. He fears he has broken his leg. Instead, his trip to the hospital reveals he has a rare form of cancer, and to save him, the doctors tell his parents they must amputate. Lurlene McDaniel tackles the subject of euthanasia. Using Travis, his best friend Cooper, girlfriend Darla and his sister Emily, McDaniel explores the emotional and ethical issues from a variety of viewpoints.

Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott

Will’s exactly what Stella needs to stay away from. If he so much as breathes on Stella she could lose her spot on the transplant list. Either one of them could die. The only way to stay alive is to stay apart. But suddenly six feet doesn’t feel like safety. It feels like punishment. In this moving story, two teens fall in love with just one minor complication - they can’t get within five feet of each other without risking their lives.

Life on the Refrigerator Door by Alice Kuipers

Life on the Refrigerator Door is told exclusively through notes exchanged by Claire and her mother, Elizabeth, during the course of a life-altering year. Their story builds to an emotional crescendo when Elizabeth is diagnosed with breast cancer. Stunningly sad but ultimately uplifting, this is a clever, moving and emotional read in a unique format. This is a quick read which will draw you in and keep you hooked.