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Don't Die, My Love

by Lurlene McDaniel
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Overview

In a newly repackaged trade paperback edition, this bestselling heart wrenching novel focuses on Luke, a talented teen football player who is facing a life and death situation, and Julie, the girl who loves him and pledges to stay steadfast by his side.

Meant for each other. That's how both Julie Ellis and Luke Muldenhower have always felt. In sixth grade Luke actually asked Julie to marry him, and she just laughed. In eighth grade they began dating. Now in high school, they are deeply in love.

Luke is almost certain to receive an athletic scholarship. Julie intends to follow.
When Luke can't shake what he thinks is a virus, Julie persuades him to see a doctor. His test results are alarming. Can their love survive, now and forever?

Julie Ellis and Luke Muldenhower believe they are meant to be together always. From the sixth grade through high school, Luke and Julie never lost each other. When Luke can't shake what he thinks is a virus, Julie persuades him to see a doctor. Luke's test results are alarming, but Julie believes the strength of their love will see them through anything. Original.

About the Author, Lurlene McDaniel

LURLENE MCDANIEL began writing inspirational novels about teenagers facing life-altering situations when her son was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. Her novels are hard-hitting and realistic, but also leave readers with inspiration and hope. Her books have received acclaim from readers, teachers, parents, and reviewers. Her bestselling novels include Don't Die, My Love; Till Death Do Us Part; Hit and Run; Telling Christina Goodbye; True Love: Three Novels; and The End of Forever. Lurlene McDaniel lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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From the Publisher

"The appeal...is similar to that of Love Story...the story has many tender moments."
β€”VOYA

School Library Journal

Gr 6-9-Julie Ellis and football star Luke Muldenhower had everything going for them-popularity, good grades, and love. Then Luke develops Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Shaken to the core, Julie is determined to help him through his chemotherapy and get through this ordeal so their lives can return to normal. Then masses are discovered in his chest and groin area. Soon after he begins radiation therapy, their close relationship begins to deteriorate as Luke pushes Julie away. This novel contains excellent information on cancer treatments and the emotional world of cancer victims and those who love them. The characters are convincing enough to draw readers into the drama and the inevitable conclusions that occur when one is faced with a life-threatening illness. McDaniel shows her literary expertise by humanizing a terrible disease and guiding readers through the whole process of illness. This is a good choice for either bibliotherapy or recreational reading. Just make sure there are tissues nearby.-Jana R. Fine, Clearwater Public Library System, FL

Book Details

Published
May 14, 2013
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pages
256
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780385743792

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