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"Readers will learn a valuable lesson through this biography, that some young heroes leave this world far too soon, but not without carving out a place of remembrance in our hearts, and not without creating the change they sought for their causes. Mattie wanted to be remembered as ""a poet, a peacemaker, and a philosopher who played."" Before his death, he had become known as a peace advocate and motivational speaker. His three older siblings died from dysautonomic mitochondrial myopathy, which he also developed. This rare condition was unknown until his mother was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease in 1992, after her children were born. During his brief life, he enthusiastically participated in fundraising events to help find a cure for neuromuscular diseases, and to encourage children and families suffering from these diseases to celebrate life until a cure is found. He wrote thousands of poems, and praised our need to seek and establish Peace."

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Review: Mattie Stepanek This tribute to a young activist from rural India, known as Jyoti, will leave readers impressed by her work establishing girls' support groups, and open their eyes to the difficult issues facing many young Indians...this entry in the Young Heroes series provides an introduction to the activist for younger or less-able readers.--Booklist, January 2007

Review: Mattie Stepanek This tribute to a young activist from rural India, known as Jyoti, will leave readers impressed by her work establishing girls' support groups, and open their eyes to the difficult issues facing many young Indians...this entry in the Young Heroes series provides an introduction to the activist for younger or less-able readers. --Booklist, January 2007

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