On a Wing and a Prayer [Paperback]

Katherine Valentine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 4, 2005

The New England town of Dorsetville, “where miracles are never far away,” faces unexpected challenges in this much-anticipated fourth volume of Katherine Valentine’s beloved series.

The rumor mill is running at full speed: the Country Kettle Café, meeting place for everyone who’s anyone, may close down now that the owner’s wife has struck it rich. Deputy Hill is devastated over his open-ended assignment to the graveyard shift, his just desserts for having nearly wrecked a car and a wedding in one unfortunate mishap.

Then tragedy strikes: the Gallagher twins are fighting for their lives after a fall through the ice—one on life support and the other in a coma. Doc Hammond is waging his own battle for life while helping the twins. More than ever, Dorsetville needs a miracle.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Valentine brings her characters alive, making them as real as members of your family. She has a fine talent, and if you haven’t sampled her novels, you’ve got to try On a Wing and a Prayer.” --Waterbury Republican

“ On a Wing and a Prayer will welcome you back home to Dorsetville with warmth and inspiration like a hug from an old friend. This small town comes to life, filled with the kind of characters we’d all love to have as neighbors . . . and a few more Dorsetville “miracles” that make for a spiritually uplifting reading experience . . . I can’t wait for my next trip to Dorsetville and Valentine’s next book!”
—Lisa Hendey, CatholicMom.com

“ On a Wing and a Prayer ignites a bond of spiritual friendship with the people nestled in this small New England community. The human heart immediately connects with the story that unfolds quickly on each page. A delightful read that mirrors being greeted by friends upon walking into a room.”
—Fr. Brian G. Bachand, Secretary to Archbishop Sean O' Malley of Boston

About the Author

Katherine Valentine is the author of three previous Dorsetvile novels, A Miracle for St. Cecilia's (winner of an honorable mention by the Catholic Press Association), A Gathering of Angels (winner of popular presentation of Catholic faith by the Catholic Press Association), and Grace Will Lead Me Home. Katherine resides in the New England countryside, where, she says, "Dorsetville lies just outside my front door."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Image (October 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385512015
• ISBN-13: 978-0385512015
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.5 x 5.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #507,380 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tales of Dorsetville continue, November 30, 2005

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Connecticut Yankee "karen" (Berlin, Ct.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: On a Wing and a Prayer (Paperback)

I just LOVE the characters in this series and Katherine Valentine's newest installment does not disappoint. Just a few pages into the first chapter, and I'm transported back to this wonderful New England town filled with funny and heartwarming characters. I feel like I never left.

On A Wing and A Prayer begins when the Gallagher twins fall through the ice while playing hockey. Rodney is saved, but by the time the rescue team arrives to save Dudley, his prognosis is bleak. Making matters worse, Doc Hammon must entrust his patient to a stranger in order to undergo heart surgury. As always, the people in Dorsetville rally round, stocking the Gallagher's freezer to overflowing with food, and round the clock prayers. The ending was quite a surprise and one I thoroughly enjoyed.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Valentine delivers another hit, January 15, 2006

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B. Burke "Editor, college professor" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: On a Wing and a Prayer (Paperback)

Katherine Valentine is one Christian writer who can deliver an uplifting message without being preachy or sappy. Her latest installment about the folks at St. Cecilia's is no exception. I can't wait to see what she does in her new series (?) about Bend Oaks due out in June 2006!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!, July 9, 2006

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Mrs. Diane W. Kavanaugh - See all my reviews
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This review is from: On a Wing and a Prayer (Paperback)

I love Katherine Valentine's subject matter, her characters and her lively and humorous writing style. I read this book in one sitting, then immediately purchased the next 3 Dorsetville books, and the first book in what I hope will be another series.

The only reason I've given the book 4 stars instead of 5 is because the story is almost too idyllic. Yes, we'd all love to believe that somewhere out there a town filled with people like this exists, but for most of us, it just sounds too good to be true.

Despite that, I still loved these books and they all have a permanent place in my collection because I know I'll read them all again, and again.