Light a Single Candle (Paperback)

~ Beverly Butler (Author)

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback
• Publisher: Simon Pulse (October 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671619284
• ISBN-13: 978-0671619282
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,292,180 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A timeless good read, February 13, 2000

By	C. L. Harris "Caroline" (London) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Light a Single Candle (Hardcover)

Like some of your other reviewers I first read this book when about 14, the same age as the book's subject, Cathy, when she loses her sight. I would say that I have re-read it since at least a dozen times, getting something different from it each time with the different perspective of age. It stays with you vividly - I can remember very clearly where I was when I first read it.

I only wonder however whether it will still appeal to 14-year olds today - I don't think it has dated but maybe I'm nostalgic. What it has to say about the difficulties of being a teenager and growing up to my mind are just as relevant (it was several reads before I could read about Cathy's experiences with Earl without squirming). To sum up, I was miserable when someone borrowed my copy and lost it and delighted when on holiday in Washington the Library of Congress traced it for me. Learning that there is a sequel was a mixed blessing - I want it desperately - as another reviewer says, it's a book that leaves you feeling good and wanting to know what happens to Cathy.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book!, April 6, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Light a Single Candle (Paperback)

I read this book when I was in junior high school, and loved it. When I was recently diagnosed with glaucoma, I remembered the book, and re-read it. Even at age 44, I still loved it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book I remember well from years ago, April 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Light a Single Candle (Hardcover)

I wish I could find this book to read to my daughter. I read it in Junior High and still remember it today. It is one of those books that hits truth we can all relate to - insecurity, overcoming obsticles, courage, friendship and dogs! Kathy becomes suddenly blind at the age of fourteen and has to endure rejection by her best friend and then institutionalization at a blind school. She finally re-groups, gets a seeing eye dog and rejoins her regular high school. There are still obsticles, but Kathy handles them with the help of her eye-dog and her family. I recently re-read "Mine for Keeps" by Jean Little and find the themes remarkably similar. Unfortunately, this book is also out of print.