In a Heartbeat

In a Heartbeat

By Loretta Ellsworth

20 ratings 16 reviews 63 followers
Interest LevelReading LevelReading A-ZATOSWord Count
Grades 6 - 8Grades 2 - 4n/a451188

For fans of Gabrielle Zevin and Lurlene McDaniel, In a Heartbeat explores the ties of family and the weight of regret when a mistake costs Eagan her life during a figure-skating competition. Left in the afterlife, reflecting on what she could have done differently, Eagan's still-beating heart is given to Amelia who has been waiting patiently for a transplant. When their thought, feelings, and dreams begin to mysteriously overlap, Amelia knows she must search for Eagan's family and find a way to give them all the closure they need move on.

Praise for In a Heartbeat:

"[A] dramatic story of loss and second chances. . . a highly satisfying read." -Booklist

"Readers will likely come away teary-eyed and inspired." -Publishers Weekly

Publisher: Walker Childrens
Published on 2/15/2011
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 224

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This book is one one of the most amazing books that I have ever read. It really put a whole new perspective on they way I looked at life and at death. I would recommend this book to all girls.

a donor loses her life ice skatingand gives her heart to a person who had trouble with her. the person who died fdinds her way to afterlife.

two girls sharing one heart. this book is action packed. i loved it so i read it twice.you sould really give it a try. hop you love it just like i did!

very good book a good lesson in life

A story of one girl's inspirational fight for life and how she finds it in the most unexpected way.This book keeps you guessing.