Vanishing

She's in the hospital because she's slowly vanishing. Alice just won't eat anymore. He's in the hospital because he is dying. They're both eleven years old and they will find each other and begin a friendship. What affect will his wish to live have on her wish to die? What is the truth of her life? What is she doing here? A blend of humor, poignancy and insight. Very powerful. 110 pages Ages 11-15