Shellfish allergies can be dangerous. While about 60 percent of sufferers don't have a reaction until adulthood, many children do have shellfish allergies. They only way to avoid a scary situation is to avoid shellfish completely. In this book, readers learn why reactions occur, how to deal if they or a friend have a reaction, and what to avoid in order to eat safely. The serious information contained in the main content is covered in an age-appropriate way using accessible language written especially for young readers.