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Synopsis
A brand new paperback edition of the novel that put Han Nolan on the map
Children's Literature
Raised by her grandmother Gigi in an atmosphere of mystical rules and beliefs, Miracle McCloy is constantly reminded that she was rescued from the womb of a dead woman-a "miracle" birth-and that she is expected to become a prodigy, much like Dane, her moody novelist father. When Gigi claims that Dane has "melted" and can't be found Miracle devotes all of her energies to contacting him and bringing him back. Her descent into a reclusive imaginary world strikes bottom when she sets herself on fire in a desperate dance among lit candles. In the hospital she meets Dr. DeAngelis, a young psychiatrist who helps her to discover the truth about her life. Adolescent girls searching for something different to read will enjoy this unique, well-written story.