Book details
Somewhere Between Life and Death (Erin Bennett)
Description
The celebration isn't supposed to end in tragedy. The night of their high-school drama group's cast party starts out as fun for sisters Amy and Erin.Their lives come crashing down when Amy takes the car to get more food and has a horrible accident. Erin and her family pray for Amy to awaken from her coma. But as the monitor bleeps and the respirator hisses, Amy lies somewhere between life and death.Erin and her parents must find the courage to accept the fact that Amy's life-support system will never bring her back. When she dies, can the family give some meaning to her senseless death? Can Amy's dying become the hope for someone else's living?From the Paperback edition.
Age
9-10
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
160 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Emotional Growth: The book tackles profound themes such as grief, loss, and the value of life, providing readers with an opportunity to explore their own feelings and beliefs about these universal experiences.
- Engaging Storytelling: Lurlene McDaniel is known for her ability to weave captivating stories that pull at the heartstrings, and 'Somewhere Between Life and Death' is no exception. Readers will find themselves deeply invested in the characters' journeys.
- Understanding Sibling Relationships: The story delves into the complex dynamics between siblings, particularly in the face of tragedy, offering insights into the bonds that hold families together through the toughest times.
- Life Lessons: Through its exploration of life-threatening situations and moral dilemmas, the book imparts valuable lessons about cherishing every moment, the importance of forgiveness, and the resilience of the human spirit.