The Girl Death Left Behind [Mass Market Paperback]

Lurlene McDaniel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 13, 1999

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?

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6-9-Fourteen-year-old Beth must face adult-sized dilemmas when a car accident claims the lives of her immediate family. Within a few hours, she faces a new family, new house, and a new school. Living with her spoiled cousin only adds to her despair. This story charts the efforts of Beth's caring Aunt Camille and Uncle Jack as they help her through the worst time of her life. Always on the brink of tears, Beth finds the strength of character to make new friends and touch the lives of those around her. Readers familiar with McDaniel's writing will be satisfied with the heart-tugging plot. Those who find tears welling up will be thankful for the periods of built-in respite. The writing, infused with imagery and nuance, lends an air of sophistication to the formulaic story line.
Lisa Denton, J. S. Russell JHS, Lawrenceville, VA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

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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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Laurel Leaf (April 13, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553570919
• ISBN-13: 978-0553570915
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.5 x 6.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #848,173 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

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book made me cry, January 19, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Girl Death Left Behind (Mass Market Paperback)

This book made me cry. Lurlene Mcdaniel is my favorite writer. She makes me think about the future. That everyone has a chance to get seriouse illnesses. This book is one of my favorite because i had a sister that died when i was 4. I didn't cry the day of her accident, but reading this book made me realize how my parents felt.My sister now is still thinking about her , but i felt so bad bacause i never got to take care of her.what if my whole family dies and i would have to move away.Lurlene Mcdaniel's books tell me that life isn't always fair.When i read 1 of her books it made me want to read more. Her book was the first book that made me cry, and i don't cry!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I swear, you will LOVE this book, January 19, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Girl Death Left Behind (Mass Market Paperback)

I read this book in about two days. This was a really good book! I loved it. It's about Beth, her family goes on an annual picnic and Beth stays behind because she is sick. But her father gets into a horrible accident on the way to the picnic..and every member of her household gets killed. Now she has no one. She is forced to go live with her aunt in a totally different state, and leave her friends and home behind. To top it all off, she has to stay in the same house with her bratty cousin, whom she never really liked. Her struggle to gain her life back, move on, and meet new friends, while trying to forget about her past, is hard. Do you think she can make it? Read this icredible book to find out. Believe me when I say..you wont regret it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It Made Me Cry!, May 7, 2000

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no (Kentucky) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Girl Death Left Behind (Mass Market Paperback)

Hi, I am a 16 yr. old girl. After I read this book I cried for like 2 days straight because it knocked so much sense into my head. I loved it and I think that it really has changed the way I treat my relatives. I would definitly recommend this book for anyone. It's the best book I have read yet!