Pcd Has Nothing on Me!

By Chloe Fernandez

Getting sick when youre a kid is no fun. You cant always do what other kids can do, or go to school like they do. Sometimes it means spending lots of time in the hospital. She sees the nurses in the hospital almost more than her friends. It can be scary, frustrating and boring. Chloe R Fernandez knows this all too well! When she was just six years old, she was diagnosed with chronic obstructive lung disease due to underlying Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). PCD is a genetic disorder. A body with PCD cant clear its own airway secretions. Shes faced many scary moments when she couldnt draw a breath and has endured painful and embarrassing treatments. But throughout it all, Chloe has remained positive and upbeat. During her hospitalizations Chloe befriends the nurses, doctors, staff and acts as the Resident doctor on call. One of her strongest beliefs is that life is what you make it, and her most avid advice is stay faithful always. Children of all ages, grappling with any kind of illness or condition, will find both an understanding and comfortable friend in Chloe.

• Language: English
• Publisher: LifeRich Publishing
• Release date: Mar 28, 2016
• ISBN: 9781489707079

Chloe Fernandez

Chloe R was diagnosed with PCD at the age of six. In all she does, she hopes to highlight that kids with chronic illnesses are not defined by their challenges. Chloe loves keeping journals of her daily life. Spending time with her family, friends, and dog, Abby, make her very happy.

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ISBN: 978-1-4897-0708-6 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4897-0707-9 (e)

LifeRich Publishing rev. date: 5/4/2016

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This book is dedicated to all of the kids with chronic illness: Stay strong, stay positive, keep the faith and never stop believing in miracles!

To Make-A-Wish® New Jersey: Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. This book, which means so much to me, could not have been possible without you. You are the reason I know wishes do come true! I will never stop believing, dreaming or wishing because of you. Blair (my Wish Coordinator), you are great at what you do. Thank you for your patience with all the emails I made my mom send you. Kaitlyn, thank you so much for donating your illustration talents to my book. I know that you will be wanted for everyone’s books now that they can see how awesome you are! Lizabeth Phelps, thank