Cold Hands, Warm Heart by Jill Wolfson
The lives of two teenage girls become literally connected after 14-year-old Amanda unexpectedly dies during a gymnastics meet and Dani receives Amanda's heart. Fourteen-year-old Amanda is a competitive gymnast, sleek-muscled and in perfect health. Fifteen-year-old Dani was born with her heart on the wrong side of her body; she's been in and out of hospital all her life. The two girls don't know each other – and never will. Yet their lives are about to collide. Amanda suffers a haematoma – a blood clot – during a gymnastics competition, and dies. The donation of her heart means renewed life for Dani and several other donor recipients. A fascinating and unputdownable story on an important and topical issue.
Detailed, accurate descriptions of medical procedures are leavened with humor and sincerity, providing a powerful and multifaceted exploration of ethics, love and celebration of life* Kirkus Reviews *
Showing teens confronting unexpected emotions in both themselves and others, this novel is sure to please fans of realistic but gentle teen romance or medical stories. * Booklist *
Authentic voices and emotions…a compelling and affecting novel * Carousel *
Showing teens confronting unexpected emotions in both themselves and others, this novel is sure to please fans of realistic but gentle teen romance or medical stories. * Booklist *
Authentic voices and emotions…a compelling and affecting novel * Carousel *
Cold Hands, Warm Heart is Jill Wolfson's third book for teenagers. She lives in Santa Cruz, California.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781406325416 |
| ISBN 10 | 1406325414 |
| Title | Cold Hands, Warm Heart |
| Author | Jill Wolfson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Walker Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2011-11-03 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |