The Band That Stole My Hand

By Ethan McGann

This Band doesn’t march the streets… In a whimsical, and quirky explanation of her limb difference, Charlie, a girl born without a left hand, tells the story of the Band responsible for her missing bones and how she takes on life one hand down. Written by Charlie’s doctor dad, The Band That Stole My Hand takes a creative approach in explaining Amniotic Band Syndrome, a rare medical diagnosis that can affect limbs, to children of all ages. This book creates a fanciful tale that entertains while also demystifying limb differences and empowering those who have had their own run in with the Band to tell their story.