Ellie The Brave, Bald Fairy: A Cancer Story for Children

“Fairies can do anything,” Ellie whispered to her pet caterpillar Harley. “Why can’t I?”

Meet Ellie, a sick little fairy who has lost her beautiful hair and her magical powers. She doesn’t even have the strength to open her fairy wings. Come along with Ellie as she learns to be brave and strong through cancer, treatments, and loneliness. Discover how her baldness saves the village at a terrifying moment!

This heartfelt and inspiring story gives hope to children of all ages facing cancer and other childhood illnesses. With beautiful illustrations, Ellie’s story will gently remind a hurting child that they can be heroes to others. #BeBraveBeStrongLikeEllie

This story was inspired by the author’s experience, walking with her granddaughter through diagnosis of stage 3 Wilms kidney cancer and surgery to remove both the tumor and her kidney. That was followed by both radiation and chemotherapy, resulting in the loss of her long blonde hair. The months of treatment also brought loneliness and isolation, as she missed her friends at school.

Ellie The Brave Bald Fairy is a character created by the author to show children dealing with pediatric cancer that despite the side effects that treatment brings, they have the capability to Be Brave and Be Strong!