Odd Medical Cures by Michael J. Rosen-ADVISABLE

Rosen, Michael J. and Kassoy, Ben. Ill. by Pat Sandy, Odd Medical Cures. Pgs. 32. Millbrook Press, 2014. $26.60 INFORMATION

What do bee’s venom, candle wax, and a string running through your nostrils? All were used as odd medical cures. Some worked, some did not. Read to find out which ones did. A funny, entertaining non-fiction book for reluctant readers, this book is well-laid out and informative. With interspersed additional facts and sources for more information, this book will not only draw in readers, but help kids to get interested in non-fiction. EL. ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Jessica Moody, Library Media Specialist, Olympus Jr. High