# The Pistachio Prescription, Vol. 1

By **Paula Danziger**

- ISBN-13: 9780434965762
- Publisher: Egmont UK Ltd
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 142
- Published: 13 Oct 1986
- Language: en
- Price: £13.19 (new)
- Categories: Juvenile Fiction, School & Education, Family

## About this book

The Pistachio Prescription is a juvenile fiction novel that follows Cassie as she navigates the complexities of family and school life. When tension rises during her parents' arguments or the stress of running for freshperson class president becomes too much, Cassie finds comfort in eating pistachio nuts. These small snacks serve as her personal remedy for the emotional challenges she faces daily.

This story explores themes of family and school and education through the eyes of a young girl dealing with asthma and sibling rivalry. In The Pistachio Prescription, Cassie treats her favorite nuts as a prescription for her unhappiness attacks. The narrative provides a relatable look at childhood anxiety and the simple coping mechanisms children use to find stability in a chaotic environment.

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