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Zink

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Zink is my favorite book. I've read it 16 times already! It's about this girl who usually doesn't stand up for herself in school. Then she's diagnosed with cancer and had to go through a scary experience. But along the way, she had a herd of zebras in her imagination to help her. The zebras taught her bravery and many of life's lessons. She gets bolder and learns to stand up for herself towards the end. The ending is sad, but I liked the epilogue. It fit into the story, and it's nice knowing that we can still help and contribute in this world when we're no longer here. ZINK has taught me a lot about life and bravery and being scared. I love this book.

I've read Zink countless times since I got in the 4th grade. Every night, I sit down and go to my favorite parts of the book, and then shead a tear or two as I lay down to sleep.

Ever since I first read Zink, I started looked at my own life closer. I noticed how lucky I was to have my hair, not be sick all the time, and not always have Lukemia on my mind. This book is so inspiring for everyone. And in more ways than one. Ever since I read the book, I have been planning my own book to write about Lukemia, called Bald and Beautiful. Although no book could top zink, I think I will give my planned book a shot.

True courage is admitting that you are scared but continuing to fight. I have applied this to every day life, from math tests to track meets, riding rollar coasters to standing up in front of a bully. Every day, when I'm about to face something scary, I try to have true courage. And before I read Zink, I never knew what true courage was.

Zink is a great book that I reccmond to all my friends. I actually like how Becky dies at the end, though it is very, very, sad. Before you protest and stop reading this review, please listen to my reason. Two years ago, my best friend was diagnosed with Lukemia. And today, sadly to say, she isn't hear anymore. Not all people will live, and Zink teaches you that.

Knowing what Chemo is like, the book does a great job of telling people all the horrible, horrible details. I was with my friend almost every day when she was having Chemo, and I was right outside her room when she was having her TBR. And I remember when she got her BMT so clearly, that just reading this book brought back so many memories.

All in all, if you want a really good read, with totally real facts and plots, than Zink is for you.

I first read this book when I was twelve. A year later I'm re-reading it for the fourth time. No matter how many times I read this book, I get touched on the inside. Even if you haven't had any experience with leaukemia or haven't had anybody you know have it, you will love this book.

At first it seems for a lower age level, but the more you read the deeper you get pulled into these character's lives and the more you feel for this ten year old girl (did I mention that this is based on a true story?) and her zebra "family". It may seem childish that there are singing zebras in it, but what's really happening is that these creatures are taking Becky into her imagination and helping her to become bolder to face her deadly disease mentally.

And the end... oh my gosh... the part where her family is with her at home, telling her that they gave her permission to leave them forever, to die. I cried the first time I read that part (and let me tell you, not much can make me cry!) and every time since I have had to restrain the tears. She goes into her imagination and lives with her zebras, finding the courage in herself. She had grown so much as a person since she had gotten leaukemia, it just makes you look at your life and really question what you're making out of it. It's a cliche, I know, but you really have to look at yourself and try to get the best out of life.

I know this book is geared for kids a little more, but teens and even some adults can get a lot out of it. Whether you know someone with cancer or not, you will LOVE this book. And you will be happy that you gave it a chance. This is just so emotional, and gives everyone hope, knowing that death is not the end.

Zink was a book that very well touched my insides. Becky found out early in the story that she had gotten a cancer called, Leukemia. She was very scared while she was in the hospital receiving chemotherapy. Becky was all alone and frightened. Then, the Z'bras started showing Becky their own world. Everyone else thought that she was hallucinating but she was really having the best time of her life. Becky didn't have to think about needles, sicknesses, or shots while she was in the Z'bras world. It was like those horrible things didn't even exist. Becky played games with the Z'bras and just relived her life with them. Sadly, in the end of the story, Becky died. The happy side was that she was finally going home.

The author, Cherie Bennett, was very thoughtful in this book. She thought about others. Cherie actually wrote this book after finding an one-paged story that a girl wrote about zebras. Sadly, this girl died from cancer too. Thanks Cherie for thinking of others.

this book portrays ten year old Becky, a small, shy girl with a fondness for zebras. She is learning about Africa one day in school when suddenly, she faints and is sent to the hospital. There, she learns about her disease-cancer.
As Becky struggles to understand this, far off in Africa, some talking, dancing zebras (plus one green monkey who THINKS he's a zebra) are also fighting for their lives-but from a very different predetor. Lions. The wisest and oldest of the zebras send three of the best singing and dancing to the human world-Becky's world. There they try to comfort Becky in her struggle. However, she's the only one who can hear them.
In this beautiful novel with a makes-you-wail ending, I learned a lot about cancer, zebras, and the human spirit.

Sixth grader Becky Zaslow battles leukemia but her spirit is set free as she integrates all that has happenend in her life to create an imaginary parallel world. She has been studying Africa in school and while in the hospital befriends zebras who have arrived to provide comfort and inspiration. They, too, are fighting for their lives from predators, just as Becky is from leukemia. They teach her that she is not her body, but is her imagination, spirit, and feelings. Although the subject is at times painful, there is comic relief in the zebras humorous dialogue and behavior. The simple, expressive, and endearing illustrations were drawn by children who have been touched by cancer in some way. The luminous book jacket presents Becky and her inner world. Information about leukemia is provided in the afterword, and the prologue brings a sense of immediacy to the story by providing photos of children who have experienced cancer. A Swahili glossary is also included. The author has a very realistic take on the social scene of middle school, as well as family relationships, and is able to delve into the feelings of Becky to create a multilayered, compelling book of raw emotional honesty that is deeply moving and unforgettable.

Zink is truly one of the most amazing books I've ever had the privilage to read. I don't know how Cherie did it, but I am amazed and enchanted by the heartwarming story of Zink. I smiled, I laughed, and mostly, I cried. You MUST read this. Dealing with the subject of leaukemia, I loved every moment of reading about Becky's journies through Africa, and through her life in general.

I love to read, and most of the books that I read, I like. But Zink popped out at me! I loved this book! It had sad times, happy times, and even funny times. It went through the hard times of a girl with cancer. Three zebras from Africa are sent to help her magically. She becomes friends with them, and begins to look forward to their visits. They make her happy in sad times, they make her forget that she's even getting a shot while they sing to her! I know, I know: You think it's going to be to fantasy!!! Well, when my friend told me about it- I thought that too! But somehow, it all fits together! I've read it 4 times, and usually each time in a couple days! It's a perfect book for ages 9-14! You must read this book!

Zink is a book that is difficult to put down. It is the story of a young girl who valiantly battles leukemia while finding the true meaning of courage through her zebra friends. This is a wonderful book. If you only read one young adult book this year, let it be Zink.

I have read Bennett's books for years. And at frist thought this book would be much to young for me. However I bought the book and the I found left me spellbound. With amazing charactes and a great story line, this book is a must read!