The Boy Who Cared

Author: Oksanna Crawley
Illustrator: Lydia Ramsey
Ages: 7-11
Pages: 42
Dimensions: 8" x 10"
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-83414-157-2

How did a curious little boy growing up in a small town in Ontario become a ground-breaking lung surgeon in Canada and a longstanding national hero in China?

This is the true story of Dr. Norman Bethune and the childhood experiences that shaped his extraordinary life during which he invented surgical instruments and pioneered surgical techniques in Canada. This doctor with a big heart devoted himself to helping others, risking his own life in wars in Europe and China during the early twentieth century.

THEMES IN THIS BOOK…
dedication – international aid and relations – medicine – Canadian history – China – Spain

WHY DO YOU NEED THIS BOOK?
•  Inspiring Canadian historical figure
•  International relationships between Canada and other countries
•  Sparks an interest in medicine and science
•  Demonstrates the importance of international unity