Two girls, one heart. This is a sweet story about Eagan, a promising figure skater who's life is cut short by missing a landing by a quarter of an inch, and Amelia who due to a heart defect is nearing the end of her short life….unless…you guessed it----she can find a suitable heart donor. The book moves along at a quick pace with each chapter alternating between Eagan's in limbo existence and Amelia trying to adjust to her new "shared" life with Eagan's heart. I liked the changing perspectives, but I felt like each girl was a little type-cast. Eagan cast as the typical over-worked, pressure-cooked teen and Amelia as the humble, unassuming ill child. There are nice little romances in the book and an interesting climax. I think this book would definitely appeal to girls and I could see this as an excellent motor-daughter book club read. The mother-daughter relationships are front-and-center in this novel and could elicit good discussion. |
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His dad was a con artist that travelled a lot, so San has been the new kid several times before. Each time, he takes on a new persona, and tries to fake it through the year without being a total loser in the eyes of his classmates. In his Social Studies class, his prior knowledge of Zen Buddhism (from a prior school) makes his classmates think he's a Zen master, and thus his new persona is chosen for him. Unfortunately, this label is the cause of a bit of attention, particularly from a very cute girl. How long can he keep living a lie, and will the girl still like him if she finds out the truth? Is he becoming just like his father (at whom he is very angry)? It doesn't sound like a funny book, but the writer is great at creating an optimistic, quirky character that you want to be successful. The book also deals with the issue of being honest with others -- especially those you love, but with everyone else as well.
A fun book for boys and girls alike! No bad language or drugs/sex, so I would share it with advanced elementary readers, middle schoolers, etc. Enjoy! |
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