waitingforsarah

__Waiting for Sarah__ by Bruce McBay & James Heneghan ISBN: 1-55143-270-6 c2003 218 pages

-pp. 1-2 when the accident took place
 * Good sections to read aloud:**

Mike is the only survivor of a horrific car crash in which his parents and younger sister were killed. He lost both legs as a result of the accident and is having a horrible time dealing with the loss of his family and legs. His Aunt, who he now lives with, cannot talk sense into him. He won’t leave her apartment, won’t allow friends to visit him, and will not go to school. Finally, after one full year has passed, he agrees to go back to school, but is extremely difficult to get along with until approached with the opportunity to do some extensive research on his high school for the yearbook, and for a history class. This is where he meets Sarah, an 8th grade student who annoys him to all get out! Yet, he looks forward to her daily visits and help, especially since he needs her to reach boxes and items that are too high for him to get from his wheelchair.
 * Summary:**

YA Fiction--teen issues; death; physically handicapped; ghosts; high schools

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