Malcolm Finney, Medical Detective: The Case of Itch and Rash, is an adventurous story that explores the skin disease called eczema. It is a book that teaches affected children and their peers about the cause and treatment of this condition. The message this book imparts is that of empowerment, healthy ideals, and tolerance of those whose skin may look just a little different.
I personally loved this book. It gives a really good definition of eczema and actually made it a fun mystery to solve. As an adult, I was intrigued as I read the book. My 8 year old thought it was great too. She found it a great fun to figure out what was wrong with Carlita’s skin. She also like learning about a skin condition that she didn’t know about.
I recommend this book to all kids!