Ellen's Case

Rating:
Summary: Great Book!
Review: Ellen's Case by Lois Metzger is an amazing book that you simply can't put down! When i started reading this book, i didn't stop until i finished it. I felt like i was actually in ellen's life and i always wanted to know what will happen next. Ellen's younger brother Barry was born with cerebral palsy, a brain disorder, and her family is placing charges against the doctor who delivered Barry. The story mostly takes place in the courtroom. I learned a lot about physically handicapped children, cerebral palsy, the relationship between brothers and sisters, and about law. This is a terrific story that i would recommend to ages 10 and above.

Rating:
Summary: Great Book!
Review: This book is about a girl named Ellen Carpenter who takes on the responsibility of caring for her little brother, Barry, who has cerebral palsy. The book deals with the hardship that Ellen feels when her parents bring a civil lawsuit against the doctor's who delivered Barry, and hold them responsible for Barry's condition. This book explores what a real life courtroom drama is like and what people go through during a trial. This book is a great drama book that I think everyone should read. I haven't read a book like this before, but if given the opportunity to read another book like this I would. The author gives such realism to the story that it makes you feel what Ellen's going through. It just makes you want to get in the book and try to fix everything that is wrong and say it's going to be alright. What made me wqant to read this book is after I read the back cover of the book it immediately made me want to read it. In my personal opinion I really enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend this book to everyone I know. The part of the book that really touched me is when Ellen is testifying during the trial and the way she responds to a question the defense attorney asked her. Ellen says, "Do you know what it's like looking at someone you love and seeing that they will never be able to survive by themself? If you don't know what it's like then you shouldn't be asking me these questions." This quote was very powerful and moving to me and it make me want to read the book so much more. Her feelings seemed so real that I almost cried when she said that. I can't relate to Ellen becuase I do not have a little brother with cerebral palsy, but I can relate with the emotions she is feeling. Even though I really enjoyed reading this book I would not reccommend it to younger children, because they would not understnad the mesaning of the book and they would probably not be interested in a book like this. This book is more for mature adults who understand a little about courtrooms.

Rating:
Summary: Ellen's Case
Review: This book is about a girl named Ellen Carpenter who takes on the responsibility of caring for her little brother, Barry, who has cerebral palsy. The book deals with the hardship that Ellen feels when her parents bring a civil lawsuit against the doctor's who delivered Barry, and hold them responsible for Barry's condition. This book explores what a real life courtroom drama is like and what people go through during a trial. This book is a great drama book that I think everyone should read. I haven't read a book like this before, but if given the opportunity to read another book like this I would. The author gives such realism to the story that it makes you feel what Ellen's going through. It just makes you want to get in the book and try to fix everything that is wrong and say it's going to be alright. What made me wqant to read this book is after I read the back cover of the book it immediately made me want to read it. In my personal opinion I really enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend this book to everyone I know. The part of the book that really touched me is when Ellen is testifying during the trial and the way she responds to a question the defense attorney asked her. Ellen says, "Do you know what it's like looking at someone you love and seeing that they will never be able to survive by themself? If you don't know what it's like then you shouldn't be asking me these questions." This quote was very powerful and moving to me and it make me want to read the book so much more. Her feelings seemed so real that I almost cried when she said that. I can't relate to Ellen becuase I do not have a little brother with cerebral palsy, but I can relate with the emotions she is feeling. Even though I really enjoyed reading this book I would not reccommend it to younger children, because they would not understnad the mesaning of the book and they would probably not be interested in a book like this. This book is more for mature adults who understand a little about courtrooms.

Rating:
Summary: A really great book
Review: This is one of those books that you can't put down. You read it in the bathtub, at work, at school. You get so involved in Ellen's life and the outcome of Barry's future. You want to choke the doctor that did to him. It's one of the books that you read over and over again and you are still at the edge of your seat waiting for the verdict. I can't wait to read it again!

Rating:
Summary: A really great book
Review: This is one of those books that you can't put down. You read it in the bathtub, at work, at school. You get so involved in Ellen's life and the outcome of Barry's future. You want to choke the doctor that did to him. It's one of the books that you read over and over again and you are still at the edge of your seat waiting for the verdict. I can't wait to read it again!