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Elizabeth Kenny
In the early twentieth century, a mysterious and frightening disease spread through the world's population of children: polio. This illness stumped doctors, but nurse Elizabeth Kenny trusted her instincts and developed a way to help countless young patients formerly threatened by paralysis or even death. This compelling story follows Kenny's journey from humble beginnings as a "bush nurse" in Australia's backcountry to becoming the leading world expert in treating polio. Young reads will be inspired by her relentless compassion and determination to do the right thing, even when she stood alone.
148 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2026
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September 18, 2026
One of my favorite books! Top of my list. Enjoyed so much as a read aloud with my daughter and I can't express how well this book is written. Her voice and the stories of others, vocabulary and the description are beautiful. Will recommend to everyone and definitely pairs well with the book "Moth in the Iron Lung"- a biography of Polio by Forrest Maready. Thanks to the Good and the Beautiful curriculum for making this part of their booklist!
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