Cold Hands, Warm Heart (novel)
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Author | Jill Wolfson |
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Genre | Young adult novel |
Publisher | Henry Holt and Co. |
Publication date | March 31, 2009 |
ISBN | 978-0-80508282-1 |
Cold Hands, Warm Heart is a young adult novel by Jill Wolfson.[1] It was first published in 2009 by Henry Holt and Company. It addresses subjects like life-threatening illness, loss, and the gift of life through organ donation.
Synopsis
[edit]Fifteen-year-old Dani was born with her heart on the wrong side of her body, a condition called dextrocardia. Fourteen-year-old Amanda puts her heart and soul into competitive gymnastics. One girl lives a life of x-rays, tests, and endless hospital visits while the other is on the fast-track to the national championship. During a brilliant gymnastic routine, Amanda slips and a young life with so much potential comes to an end. With Amanda's death, Dani, in desperate need of a heart transplant, gets a second chance.
References
[edit]- ^ "Cold Hands, Warm Heart by Jill Wolfson - review". The Guardian. 2012-06-30. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-05-24.