How I Saved My Father's Life (and Ruined Everything Else)
| Author | : Ann Hood |
| Publisher | : Scholastic Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 129 |
| Release | : 2010-02-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780545231688 |
| ISBN-13 | : 054523168X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (68X Downloads) |
Download or read book How I Saved My Father's Life (and Ruined Everything Else) written by Ann Hood and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twelve-year-old Madeline believes she can perform miracles. And her biggest one to date is saving her father from an avalanche. But, unmiraculously, he divorces Madeline's mother after his recovery, writes a book about the avalanche, becomes a celebrity, and marries Ava Pomme, a renowned tart maker.When he leaves, Madeline is left with her mother, who is slowly coming undone; her hypochondriac little brother, who spends his days worrying about air-bag safety; a house that is falling apart around her; and no clue how to perform the miracle that will fix it all.Amidst ballet lessons, insufferable recipe experiments for her mother's Family magazine column, and a life-changing trip to Italy, Madeline learns the true meaning of faith and family in this moving novel by acclaimed author Ann Hood.
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