| Laughing at My Nightmare Contributor(s): Burcaw, Shane (Author) |
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ISBN: 125008010X ISBN-13: 9781250080103 Publisher: Square Fish OUR PRICE: $11.69 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - General - Young Adult Nonfiction | Humor - Young Adult Nonfiction | Social Topics - Prejudice & Racism |
| Dewey: B |
| Lexile Measure: 1110 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.5" W x 8.2" (0.50 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Physically Challenged |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 174827 Reading Level: 7.0 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 9.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With acerbic wit and a hilarious voice, Shane Burcaw's Laughing at My Nightmare describes the challenges he faces as a twenty-one-year-old with spinal muscular atrophy. From awkward handshakes to having a girlfriend and everything in between, Shane handles his situation with humor and a you-only-live-once perspective on life. While he does talk about everyday issues that are relatable to teens, he also offers an eye-opening perspective on what it is like to have a life threatening disease. |
Contributor Bio(s): Burcaw, Shane: - Shane Burcaw is a twenty-something young adult with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and a wicked sense of humor. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he runs a blog and nonprofit organization dedicated to providing medical equipment to people with muscular dystrophy diseases. He and his girlfriend are the duo behind Squirmy and Grubs, a YouTube channel that offers a behind the scenes look at their interabled relationship. |