Tessie has lost a leg to a bad, bad illness called “cancer”. She can no longer play her favourite games with her friends at school. Strangers keep staring because she looks different. Tessie is tired of being strong and brave.

Will she ever be able to walk again? Can she pick herself up and go on? Discover how flamingos, family and a whole lot of fishballs cheer Tessie on, as she copes with the loss of her leg and learns to laugh again.

Author Tan Ter Cheah weaves her real-life experiences into an honest story about a brave little girl’s battle with cancer and eventual loss of a leg. This inspirational account will touch the hearts of both young readers and adults alike.