9780802720689

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Walker Childrens

On sale:

February 2010

Price:

$16.99

Format:

Hardcover

Size:

5.5 x 8.25 in

Pages:

224 pp

Ages:

12

Grades:

7-12


ISBN-13: 9780802720689

ISBN-10: 0802720684



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9780802722348

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In a Heartbeat

By Loretta Ellsworth

Book Description

An emotional and compelling story of two girls and one heart

For fans of Gabrielle Zevin and Lurlene McDaniel, In a Heartbeat explores the ties of family and the weight of regret when a mistake costs Eagan her life during a figure-skating competition. Left in the afterlife, reflecting on what she could have done differently, Eagan's still-beating heart is given to Amelia who has been waiting patiently for a transplant. When their thought, feelings, and dreams begin to mysteriously overlap, Amelia knows she must search for Eagan's family and find a way to give them all the closure they need move on.

Praise for In a Heartbeat:

"[A] dramatic story of loss and second chances. . . a highly satisfying read." -Booklist

"Readers will likely come away teary-eyed and inspired." -Publishers Weekly

"Most young teen girls [will] race through the book to learn what happens to the two very likeable characters. When I was reading it, I couldn't put it down—I needed to figure out what happens next. I had it taken away from me because I was reading it when I was supposed to be asleep! I love this book, and hopefully there is going to be another one."—VOYA, Teen Reviewer

“Ellsworth’s dramatic story of loss and second chances is deftly tempered by its candid teen narration and light touches of mystery and romance, making it a highly satisfying read.”—Booklist

"Readers will find plenty of fodder for thought, but even those in it for the emotional drama will be moved by the story of two girls whose lives overlap in tragedy and salvation."--BCCB