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| Title | : | Ada: Legend of a Healer |
| Author | : | R.A. McDonald |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 260 pages |
| Published | : | January 1st 2011 by House of Lore |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Young Adult. Fiction. Paranormal |
R.A. McDonald
Paperback | Pages: 260 pages Rating: 3.89 | 148 Users | 47 Reviews
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No sickness, No injuries, No pain, No limits. If you had the power to heal, what would you do? For fifteen-year-old Ada discovering that she can heal feels more like a curse than a gift. When she learns of the mystery surrounding her mother's disappearance, and sees the indifference of so-called friends, she sets out for Paris to find her. The power to heal protects her, but also has her hunted by a man who sees her as nothing more than his fountain of youth. Ada realizes her true power is her will to survive, and that her only chance at freedom is to become the best at escaping. Ada hasn't grown up in a house with a white picket fence. Instead she was cast off and absorbed into the foster care system, quickly putting up a shield of hostility. Always knowledgeable of the sicknesses of those around her and never getting hurt just seemed like facts of life. Finally on her last strike of trouble, an estranged aunt comes to the rescue, giving Ada the knowledge of how to use her healing power. Now Ada, who up to this point has shunned the world, all of the sudden has the power to heal it. This book delves into the psychology and growth of a teenage girl coming to grips with the knowledge that there are some good people out there; some people worth healing. Along with action and adventure, Ada, Legend of a Healer also brings to light numerous philosophical issues. Like many middle and high school girls, Ada is introduced to society's harsh realities at a young age, so she's built a wall of anger to strengthen her self reliance, to survive. Despite the pressure and demands, Ada refuses to sacrifice her self-worth, and in this she discovers that a strong will overcomes all obstacles. I was asked, "why the questions at the back of the book?" My answer: Because Girls Like to Think. R.A. McDonaldList Books Conducive To Ada: Legend of a Healer
| ISBN: | 0615412580 (ISBN13: 9780615412580) |
| Edition Language: | English URL http://www.AdasLegend.com |
| Setting: | Pacific Northwest(United States) Paris(France) Seattle, Washington(United States) …more Vancouver, British Columbia(Canada) Portland, Oregon(United States) …less |
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Ratings: 3.89 From 148 Users | 47 ReviewsAssessment Appertaining To Books Ada: Legend of a Healer
I really enjoyed Ada by R.A. McDonald. I even stayed up late to finish reading ita fairly rare occurrence. So Im glad I persevered beyond the longer title to read the story. Legend of a Healer sounded oddly pretentious to me; I wasnt sure I wanted to read some new teen-world-view legend. But Adas story isnt pretentious at all. Its hard-hitting, gritty, built on teen anger rather than angst, with deep questions and fascinating characters. Plus its a really intriguing tale.Adas anger at life isI got this book at 445pm on a Monday, stayed up until 3am Tuesday morning and had the book finished by 8pm Tuesday night. It is a great read for both teens and adults and an excellent book to read and discuss with others. The characters are very well developed and the plot has enough twists and turns to keep anyone reading well past bedtime. More than just a fun read, this book raises questions such as "If you have the ability to help someone, are you obligated to help that person?", "If only
If you had the power to heal, what would you do? Ada is faced with the dilemma in Ada: Legend of a Healer by R.A. McDonald. Growing up in multiple foster homes with people who didnt understand her or took advantage of her has made Ada somewhat rough around the edges. She has never met her mother or any other living relative. When she exhausts her welcome with her current foster family, Adas aunt Jessie comes to the rescue. Its an odd match, but Ada is thankful for the escape from the foster
Ada's lived her entire life in the foster system, knowing she has a gift, but is convinced it's more of a curse than anything else. After pulling her last stunt and being caught, Ada is fifteen and past the age that people and her caseworker can simply overlook her childish rebellion. It's either time for her to stay in a home for kids that can't be placed in stable homes, or she goes to Aunt Jessie, her mother's best friend. The two share similar gifts, but Ada resents hers until her unique
Heroic Healer's Engaging StoryThere's a lot to love in this fast-paced novel about a young teenage girl whose healing abilities provide her with both tremendous opportunities and challenges, as she embarks on a quest to track down her mother. Ada's journey has a sense of urgency to it, as she breaks free from her aunt's care to take off from Canada to France, keeping a low profile so as to not attract attention of those who seek to harness Ada's healing powers greedily for their own. While much
A Compleat PleasureR.A. McDonald certainly knows her away around the maze within the minds of teenagers: few writers can match her gifts at expressing the angst and frustrations of 'lost kids' and still manage to deal with the adult characters around them in a three-dimensional manner that creates a solid atmosphere for compelling story telling. What's more she has the courage to blend her story with 'illustrations' (by a fine artist by the name of James McDonald) to create a new approach to
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