The Girl Death Left Behind

Nice book. Purchased as a gift for my daughter. She was thrilled.

I read this about a girl who's family got killed in a car accident . She had to move in with her aunt and uncle and cousin

This is the first Lurlene McDaniel book I read way back in grade school.On the day of her father’s company’s annual picnic, Beth Haxton stays home with the flu while her parents, sister, and brother head out. Before making it to the picnic, there is an accident. Beth’s parents and both her younger siblings are pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.Beth is now an orphan under the guardianship of her aunt and uncle. She has to move away from her home in Chattanooga, Tennessee to live with her mother’s sister, her husband, and their daughter in Tampa, Florida.The story follows Beth as she deals with her grief. At the same time she has to adjust to living with her spoiled cousin Terri, moving away from her home and all her friends, and starting a new school in Tampa.I really like this book because it is a quick easy read that deals with some very important topics: grief, moving, fitting in, acceptance, and growth.This review first appeared at Orandi et Legendi (http://catholicamanda.com).

I've read this book many times and it is always without fail that I am glued to it until I have finished it. This book will make you laugh some, cry a lot, and make you thankful for what you have in life. I definitely recommend this book to anyone of any age!

Read this book as a student years ago, and still one of my favorites of all time. Easy to follow, and really pulls you in. Hard to put down!!

This is an absorbing book. Ms. Mcdaniel did not have long to create the perfect setting, yet did so flawlessly. The Beth character is rightfully set inside the loving and comfortable family to which she belongs in every way. It happens immediately but does not feel rushed. The characters of her parents and siblings are painted with full detail, and the family connections are all in place. I commend the author for being able to create this reality so well.

Great book i felt sad for her but Beth made her life seem spoiled somewhat then she learned to cope with the fact that she was almost alone. if you like family books you should get it.

Great book, great story, wish it was longer didn't even take me a day an I'm not a big reader either.

I've read it many times over the years. Always makes me cry.