The Girl Death Left Behind

by Lurlene McDaniel, Copyright Paperback Collection (Other)

Overview

Readers will be touched and inspired by this latest novel from bestselling author Lurlene McDaniel:

Beth's world has been torn apart.  She cannot figure out how to go on when a car accident claims the lives of her entire family, and she is the only survivor.  Things seem to get even worse when she moves in with her aunt and her spoiled cousin, Terri.  But with the love and support of her aunt and some unexpected friends, Beth struggles to overcome the despair that threatens to consume her.  Will she be able to move past the painful memories without feeling guilty for being a survivor?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780553570915
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	04/28/1999
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	4.19(w) x 6.94(h) x 0.45(d)
Lexile:	590L (what's this?)
Age Range:	12 - 15 Years

About the Author

Lurlene McDaniel began writing inspirational novels about teenagers facing life-altering situations when her son was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes.  Her work has received generous praise from parents, teachers, reviewers, and most importantly, her readers.

Read an Excerpt

Beth held her aunt's hand, and Faye went with them. The walk down the hall seemed endless. Once they were inside the small cubicle, Dr. Higdon said, "Please sit down."

"I don't want to sit," Beth said. She was angry at the doctor who'd kept her waiting so long.

"How are my sister and brother-in-law?" her aunt asked. "And their two children. Beth said they were in the accident too."

"Yes," the doctor said. "An ambulance brought in all four of them."

"I—I stayed home," Beth explained, although no one had asked her why she hadn't been in the van. "I had the flu."

"According to the police," the doctor said, "the van swerved from road and careened down a hill, rolled over, and smashed into a tree. The impact was severe. The Jaws of Life had to be used to open the car and extract the passengers."

Beth shuddered. "B-But they're all right, aren't they? You fixed them up, didn't you?"

Editorial Reviews

Six of Lurlene McDaniel's novels have been Publishers Weekly bestsellers, including Angels Watching Over Me and Lifted Up By Angels.

Praise for The Girl Death Left Behind:

"Readers familiar with McDaniel's writing will be satisfied with the heart-tugging plot."
— School Library Journal

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