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by: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
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Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9780803731271
ISBN: 0803731272
Label: Dial
Manufacturer: Dial
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 192
Publication Date: July 05, 2007
Publisher: Dial
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Sales Rank: 853954
Studio: Dial
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Product Description:
Abigail is starting a new middle school, a Catholic school, because she’s been expelled from her old one. She’s sure that this place will be just the same as the last, and no one will listen to her here either. Even her parents don’t seem able to really hear the truth about what happened at the previous school. But now she finds herself in a community of people who do listen, who want to be her friends, and who help her discover a talent for theater that she never knew she had. Converting to Catholicism began merely as a way to annoy her parents, but quickly it becomes more. Could she be developing real faith?
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley masterfully tells the tale of Abigail’s spiritual journey and the faith that comes to those who need it.
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - Great Book
I really liked this book. I'm a bit stingy about my 5 stars but this one came close.
Rating: - Great Read
This book has many elements that make it an excellent read. There's the mystery of why Abby was expelled from public school, the on-going struggle with her self-involved parents, Abby's discovery of a hidden talent and the satisfaction of watching her develop it. And, of course, watching her develop her approach to religion. It is an honest book, not preachy at all. I liked it a lot.
Rating: - Compelling and Unique
I'm so, so glad I read this book. Leap of Faith stands out for a few reasons. It deals with religion, which isn't often tackled in MG literature without being overly preachy, or on the other side of the coin, overly cynical. Leap of Faith strikes a perfect balance with a story that it funny, real, hopeful, and uplifting without ever feeling contrived. It's fun to read and kid-friendly, too -- a great, great book.
Rating: - A Leap Worth Making
After what her parents call "the accident," sixth-grader and previously good student Abby was expelled from her previous school. Left with three choices (the county alternative school, private school, or being homeschooled), she ends up at St. Catherine's, a private Catholic school. Her family isn't very religious, but beggars can't be choosers. She has to go somewhere, so there she goes.
Abby refuses to talk to anyone about the incident. This is partially because she's a private person, ... Read More
Rating: - A wonderful read!
Even though the book is considered realistic fiction, the mystery of the incident between Brett and Abby remains untold until the end of the story which helps build suspense. The reader also becomes emotionally involved, feeling Abby's frustration with her "absent" parents. Humor is interspersed throughout the book along with interesting observations of the Catholic faith. Overall, an uplifting story of self-discovery, forgiveness, and faith. Great for a reader of any or no religion!
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