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Breathless (Paperback) Paperback - 2010
by Random House
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In this honest and probing novel, McDaniel tackles a controversial subject, sensitively exploring the issues of personal choice and quality of life, and poignantly reminding readers that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity.
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- Title Breathless (Paperback)
- Author Random House
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: first
- Condition New
- Pages 176
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Random House
- Date 2010-09-14
- Features Price on Product - Canadian
- Bookseller's Inventory # OTF-S-9780440240167
- ISBN 9780440240167 / 0440240166
- Weight 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg)
- Dimensions 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.5 in (20.83 x 13.72 x 1.27 cm)
- Reading level 560
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Themes
- Catalog Heading: High Interest/Low Vocabulary
- Curriculum Strand: High Interest/Low Vocabulary
- Topical: Death/Dying
- Topical: Friendship
- Library of Congress subjects Brothers and sisters, Friendship
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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Summary
What is the toughest request anyone can be asked to fulfill?Travis Morrison is a champion diver and one of the most popular kids at school. On the first day of summer vacation, while boating on the lake with his friends, Travis attempts a silly stunt dive that goes wrong. He fears he has broken his leg. Instead, his trip to the hospital reveals he has a rare form of cancer, and to save him, the doctors tell his parents they must amputate. In an instant, Travis's life and the lives of everyone around him are forever changed. Travis is determined that he and only he should decide the course of his life. He has a plan, but he can't carry it out alone. Will he convince one of his friends to fulfill his most important request? Lurlene McDaniel tackles a controversial subject, probing the issues of personal choice and quality of life.From the Hardcover edition.