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In one of the Newbery Medalist's most poignant novels, a teenager learns to accept the changes in her life after she loses her leg in a car accident. Ages 12-up.
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Gr 6-9-Izzy, Willy-Nilly by Cynthia Voight (Atheneum, 1986) is the story of a 15-year-old girl coming to terms with the fact that she has lost her leg in an alcohol-related car accident. Actress Mandy Siegfried brings the story to life for listeners. She brilliantly captures the character of Izzy as she struggles with the realization that her life has been changed forever, and gives voice to Izzy's family, friends, and various members of the hospital staff. The narration is accomplished with just the right amount of emotion and articulation. This thought-provoking story easily gives rise to opportunities for serious discussions of numerous issues affecting teenagers today, such as drinking and driving, friendship, popularity, and disabilities.-Darlene Ford, Dauphin County Library System, PA

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1.0 out of 5 stars If u read this book, you'll be as depressed as the Izzy, July 12 2004

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This review is from: Izzy, Willy-Nilly (Mass Market Paperback)

do not read this book. i urge you not to. even if someone is holding a gun to your head, and the only way they wont fire is if you read this book, and your life depends on it, dont.It's awful. It's painful to read. I truely can't say enough bad things about this book. Girl looses leg. Girl is sad. There. Now you can say that you read the book, cause you know the entire story.

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5.0 out of 5 stars bookreport, Mar 14 2004

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I think this was a good book. I think this because it shows the concequences of drinking and driving. Also not to rush to get older because the older you get the more responsibility you have. Having responsibility isnt always fun. People expect a lot more of you and it is a little stress full. In this book Izzy gets into a car accident after a party. She begs her mom to go out to this party with an older guy Marcus. She thinks this would be cool, you know her going out with an older guy. She thought that it would make her friends jealous that she was the one that got to go with an older guy. Izzy was the quite one of them. When she goes to this party she finds out that it isnt really that cool. The next time she wakes up she is in the hospital. She doesnt remember why though. She find out later in the book that she is disabled and tries not to show how much it really does hurt. Every day is harder for her though, because she realizes that nothing will ever be the same. Izzy doesn't want to realize that she is not going to be able to do the things that she used to do anymore. This really bothers her but she doesn't show it because she comes from a family who thinks that you need to be strong all the time. When she hurts the most she wont let it show.
I really liked this book. I liked it because it showed the meaning of friendship. For example, her friends now how much pain she is in and call her in the hospital and go visit her. Even though seeing her like this scares them they are still there for her through it all.As you can see this was a really good book and I would recommend anyone to read it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, excellent, excellent, Mar 13 2004

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As a high school and middle school English teacher, I have read lots and lots of books for young people. I seem to have read a lot of novels lately about teens who become injured or disabled or ill in some way -- it is a difficult genre to write well without being overly sentimental or unrealistic. Izzy, Willy-Nilly is the best book of this type I have read. I didn't want to put it down, and after reading it, I wanted to read everything Voigt had ever written.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Izzy, Willy-Nilly Book Review
Izzy, Willy-Nilly is a compelling novel describing the life of a young girl after a horrible car accident. The misfortune leaves the girl crippled for life. Read more

Published on Dec 11 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars Izzy Kill Me Now
This book is a dull story about a girl slowly becoming depressed. After her leg gets amputated, this girl finds no sympathy that had the potential of lifting her from her "dark,... Read more

Published on Dec 3 2003 by Gregor MacGregor

5.0 out of 5 stars Izzy is a role model.
I would recommend Izzy Willy Nilly for anyone over 12. The book is impacting and leaves a lasting impression. Read more

Published on Sep 30 2003 by Bookworm