By age thirteen, Anna has undergone countless surgeries, transfusions, and shots so that her older sister, Kate, can somehow fight the leukemia that has plagued her since childhood. IOWA HIGH SCHOOL AWARD 2007 - 2008 Interest Level: AD ATOS Book Level: 5.3 AR Interest Level: UG AR Points: 18 Lexile Measure: 840 SECOND CHANCE READING.