

Because of this, Izzy, Willy-Nilly is an eye-opening experience to readers who may have experienced a similar situation or know someone who had been severely harmed in an accident.Īs Izzy tries to hide the amount of pain she is in as a result of the amputation, readers can empathize with how difficult it is to lose a limb, or have any sort of physical disability. The plot is incredibly believable, and feels so real that readers can place themselves in the story and imagine what it would be like if they were Izzy.


This book exemplifies a tragedy that could very well happen to young adults. After that night, she must start building a new life and overcome the difficulty of suddenly having a physical disability. After going on a date with a senior, a car accident causes fifteen-year-old Izzy to lose one of her legs.
