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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2010
Gr 7-Up Then Andi Grant's brother, Daniel, was three, he survived being buried for three days after falling down an old well. The residents of Paradise, PA, have prayed together for his life, rejoiced and praised God when he was recovered alive, and the townspeople slowly begin to believe that he could perform miracles. Andi, a teen who has always had solid faith, sees it begin to crumble as the pressures grow for Daniel to intercede with God. She is happy to see the mania stop after Daniel's prayers are unable to save a dying woman, but three yea...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
Miraculously surviving a disaster as a baby, Andi's little brother, Daniel, attracts miracle-seekers. Consequently, Andi is const...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on December 1, 2010
A gripping opening scene sets up both sides of the conflict. Is Andi’s brother, Daniel, a miracle child, or a child being exploited? Daniel’s backstory borrows from the amazing but true 1987 news event of ’Baby Jessica.‘ “The men around Daniel’s hole were on t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More