Too Young to Die |
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| Authors: | McDaniel, Lurlene |
| Publisher: | Random House Children's Books |
| BISAC/Subject: | YAF052020, YAF058050, YAF023000 |
| ISBN: | 9780399551888, Related ISBNs: 0399551883, 0553280082, 9780399551888, 9780553280081 |
| Classification: | Non-Fiction |
| Number of pages: | 176, |
| Audience: | Young adult |
Synopsis: Melissa Austin has always worked hard to make things go her way, and now she's determined to have the best junior year ever. Everything appears to look promising as usual...until she receives the devastating news that she has cancer. Despite denying the doctor's diagnosis at first, Melissa quickly realizes that her illness is growing worse and so she agrees to start treatment. At the hospital, she finds unexpected friendship and love through Ric, another cancer patient who turns out to be the only other person who can truly understand what she's going through. Together, Melissa and Ric learn how to find the inner strength to face the mysteries of living and dying every day.
This is an inspirational story by the bestselling author Lurlene McDaniel that is perfect for fans of The Fault in Our Stars.
This is an inspirational story by the bestselling author Lurlene McDaniel that is perfect for fans of The Fault in Our Stars.
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