Angels Watching Over Me [Paperback]

Lurlene Mcdaniel (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up

Happy Holidays!  Bah humbug.  "Happy" is not the way Leah Lewis-Hall would describe herself at the moment.  She's spending her twelve days of Christmas in an Indianapolis hospital, while her mother is thousands of miles away on a honeymoon with husband number five.  Leah went to the doctor with nothing more
than a broken finger, but he ordered her to undergo some tests.  Now she's stuck in the hospital, alone.  

Then Leah meets her hospital roommate, a young Amish girl named Rebekah, and her big family.  Cynical sixteen-year-old Leah has never known people like this before.  From Rebekah's handsome brother, Ethan, who can barely look Leah in the eye, to her kind older sister, Charity, the Amish family captivates Leah with its simple, loving ways.  When Leah receives frightening information about her condition, her new friends show her that miracles can happen.  And that sometimes angels appear in the most unexpected places.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 8-10. Young romance is difficult at the best of times, but when you're dealing with a life-threatening illness as well as the problems that can arise from a cross-cultural relationship, it can seem downright impossible. Such are the trials facing 16-year-old Leah Lewis-Hall. Left alone right before Christmas (by her mother who has just been married for the fifth time), Leah is admitted to the hospital for treatment of a broken finger. Further tests indicate bone cancer. During her stay, she meets Ethan, a handsome Amish boy, and is drawn to him despite the difficulties she has understanding his culture. Factor in the mysterious nurse Gabriella, who may or may not be an angel, and you have a story that is an interesting blend of romance, mystery, and problem novel. The characters are captivating and sensitively drawn and the plot is fast paced. There are strong religious themes but the author avoids being preachy. A satisfying book that also provides insight into the Amish way of life.?Robyn Ryan Vandenbroek, formerly at Otterville Public School, Ontario
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Inside Flap

Happy Holidays!  Bah humbug.  "Happy" is not the way Leah Lewis-Hall would describe herself at the moment.  She's spending her twelve days of Christmas in an Indianapolis hospital, while her mother is thousands of miles away on a honeymoon with husband number five.  Leah went to the doctor with nothing more
than a broken finger, but he ordered her to undergo some tests.  Now she's stuck in the hospital, alone.  

Then Leah meets her hospital roommate, a young Amish girl named Rebekah, and her big family.  Cynical sixteen-year-old Leah has never known people like this before.  From Rebekah's handsome brother, Ethan, who can barely look Leah in the eye, to her kind older sister, Charity, the Amish family captivates Leah with its simple, loving ways.  When Leah receives frightening information about her condition, her new friends show her that miracles can happen.  And that sometimes angels appear in the most unexpected places.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Laurel Leaf (October 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553567241
• ISBN-13: 978-0553567243
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (115 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,219,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lurlene McDaniel is known for her poignant inspirational novels. She lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a touching story of friendship and miracles., November 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Angels Watching Over Me (Paperback)

This book has a very touching story. When Leah goes to the hospital with a broken finger, and the doctors want to have more tests done. That's where the suspension starts. It also tells even if you look different, or believe in a different religion, ( in Rebekah, Charity, and Ethan's case) ( they are Amish) that they can still be your true friends. I would reccomend this book to anyone who likes a little bit of suspension, and miralces. Miracles with friendship and angels.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Angels Watching Over Me, September 23, 2000

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This review is from: Angels Watching Over Me (Paperback)

The first and the best book in the trilogy of Leah and Ethan. Sixteen-year old Leah is hospitalized with nothing more wrong with her then a broken finger. Her mother, who has never really seemed to care for her, is away on a honeymoon with her new husband, Neil. Leah feels lonely, but is kept company by the family of her Amish roomate, Rebekah. Rebekah's older brother and sister, Charity and Ethan. As this magical and touching story unfolds they begin to become good friends and Leah learns more about the Amish way of life and their belief in God and angels. Leah also becomes attracted to Ethan. Then she recieves terrifying news about her medicial condition. As Leah tries to deal with the news, her friends are always there for he. It had a wonderful ending but which seemed a little rushed. This book could definetly have done with beng a few chapters longer. But still a great read, though the rest of the trilogy is a let-down.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book by McDaniel yet!, January 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Angels Watching Over Me (Paperback)

Angles watching over me is a great book. It is a bit dull in the begining, but the middle and the endding is great.You really get to know the characters and get to love them. It is a very sad and touching story.