Dawn feels like she has a whole because she is so used to being around Sandy and now she misses her. The theme of this book is courage because both Dawn and Sandy have to have courage to "fight" the war against cancer. The tittle relates a lot to the book because if you have cancer sometimes you may actually have 6 months to live. But there is most cases where you survive a whole lot more than that.
The setting is important for the theme because Dawn and Sandy have to be at the hospital all the time because they have cancer. The hospital is very important because that's where Dawn mets her best friend, Sandy. If Sandy and Dawn were roommates in the hospital they wouldn't have found someone who who understands each other like they do. I thought the end of the book was really sad. One day Dawn gets a telegram and it's from Sandy's parents.
That was even sad for me. I couldn't imagine my best friend dying. My favorite part was when Sandy and Dawn went to Cancer camp in the summer for 2 weeks and met these cute guys. I was moved by when Sandy died and gave Dawn her things. I learned from this book that sometimes you think that your life is the worst but is not even close to being the worst. You don't know what kids with cancer have to deal with everyday. I gave this book 5 stars because the author did an amazing job at explaining and describing what Dawn was going through with her cancer.
I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to cry and likes sad stories. Would you fight cancer the way Dawn did if you had cancer? How would you feel if one day the your doctor told you that you had cancer? Apr 22, Swankivy rated it really liked it. I'm not sure how I got a hold of this book except that the title seemed compelling.
It turned out to be about a girl named Dawn who's diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia at age This book was enjoyable for me for two reasons: One, I got to learn a ton of words I didn't know how to pronounce and associate them with medical terminology; and two, I got very attached to the protagonist as she began her fight against cancer. Now, this book was extremely depressing. No one wants to think abou I'm not sure how I got a hold of this book except that the title seemed compelling.
No one wants to think about how terrible it must be to think you're getting weird bruises because you're a cheerleader and then find out you've got blood cancer and you have to get poisoned by chemotherapy until it dies, just hoping you survive longer than the cancer.
And no one wants to think about how you get attached to your companion in cancer suffering, your roommate, and worrying about whether she'll survive too. But I loved Dawn's will and her friendship with Sandy, and even though I was horrified I appreciated that the author did not skimp on the details of how terrible cancer is.
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If you don't want to read about stuff like the trauma of hair loss, the horror of growing so skinny that your own bones can bruise you, or the disgusting things chemotherapy can do to you, do not read this book. I had absolutely no experience with cancer in my family or among my friends so this was a huge wake-up call for me, and I still think about it sometimes.
Dawn's psychological fight against cancer was inspiring too. She drew pictures of her favorite teddy bear killing cancer cells and used the image to make her stronger. Watching Dawn and Sandy beat cancer, go to cancer camp with other teens who'd had similar fights, make lifelong friends, and deal with sobering truths was really sad and inspiring and overall a great slice of human experience.
Oct 09, Books Kids Like rated it really liked it Shelves: Dawn Rochelle and her parents think she has a persistent case of the flu. They are shocked when the doctor diagnoses acute lymphocytic leukemia. Admitted to the hospital, Dawn begins the chemotherapy regime and meets Sandy Chandler who also has lymphocytic leukemia. Sandy helps Dawn cope with the pills, the IVs, the ever present nausea, and the malaise. Both girls lose their hair and share happy times in the hospital activity room. Then, Dawn is stricken wi Dawn Rochelle and her parents think she has a persistent case of the flu.
Then, Dawn is stricken with a serious viral infection and spends time in intensive care. Ruggers, and his brigade of cancer-fighting bears vanquishing the cancer cells. By summer, both girls are in remission. They spend two wonderful weeks at cancer camp meeting boys, playing practical jokes on the camp leader, and acting like normal teenage girls.
Little do the girls know that this will be their last time together. A simply written, inspirational story about thirteen-year-old, Dawn Rochelle, who is battling with leukemia. This book will particularly appeal to pre-teen girls who enjoy books that tear at the heart-strings. Aug 15, Brandy rated it it was amazing. Apr 07, Patricia Stephens rated it really liked it. In the book six months to live Danielle Rochelle shows Bravery. Danielle Has cancer she is slowly dying and she shows bravery and strengths when she is about to die she fights to come back even after she flat lined.
Daniele Rochelle also shows signs of persistence. She will always stay strong even when she is sick or has to get up to early for chemo she still is happy and goes every time always staying positive. Feb 01, Isabel rated it really liked it. This book, i am not going to lie, almost made me cry. When I first started reading, i didn't think I was going to enjoy it.
It overall was a great book and I definitely enjoyed it, like a lot. I kind of died inside when they met Greg and MIke. I loved how they were all instantly besties. ANd the part when Sandy was like, 'you aren't going swimming? I also loved their prank! I definitely think that Dr.
Ben will remember that. And I couldn't stop laughing when Sandy said that she wanted to get back at her brother so she sewed flowers on his underwear! I couldn't help it, who does that? I don't know but it is hysterical and now I have a good idea how to get back at my siblings when I get mad at them. I did love this book, unlike I was expecting to. I died reading this book because after Sandy dies and Dawn receives the box from her, The sparkling pink popcorn necklace was in there and I died.
That was such a cute addition as well as when Sandy drew Dawn her 'Imaging' picture. I also just loved how she corresponded her teddy bear collection into the Imaging and I have to say that this book was really great. Ok, Now i am finished, I have to go lay in my bed and try and comprehend everything in this- oh wait! I lied, I'm not finished yet. Well, I know that dawn has ALL and Greg's might have been a different type of leukemia but he still understands what Dawn went through. Feb 03, Soraia Esteves rated it it was amazing. Six months to live, written by Lurlene McDaniel was the book I chose to read.
This book was about a young girl names Dawn who got Cancer and this story told the audience about her life before, during and after her cancer.
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It goes over Dawns life changes with her friends, family, and her own personal mindset. Reading this book, there was a constant connection. As the reader this book left me feeling that everything was connected in some way meaning that everything happens for a reason. As Lurlene McDaniel said, "from every ending, comes a new beginning. The phase is short but it truly gets to her mind. When she gets to the hospital to begin her treatment she gets a roommate by the name of Sandy. They become the best of friends and Sandy eventually goes into remission followed by Dawn who goes into remission shortly after.
They then meet up for a summer camp which they have a really great time at. They meet new friends and share new experiences. After camp Dawn learns that Sandy relapsed and passed away.
When Dawn meets Sandy she is at first a little shy but they quickly become friends. As Dawn becomes close with Sandy she becomes distant with her school friends. She feels that they don't understand what she's going through and that is something that her and Sandy spend some time talking about.
I truly enjoyed this book. As the reader, there was constantly a feeling as if I was there with Dawn living with her during this time. Apr 08, Julie Decker rated it really liked it. Dawn thought her bruises were from cheerleading practice, but after she also started feeling tired all the time, she went to the doctor and was diagnosed with leukemia. She has to drop her entire life to be admitted to the hospital, and begins the fight of her life. Chemotherapy replaces cheerleading, and she begins an existence full of blood cell counts, hair loss, and horrible weakness. But her roommate Sandy, who's dealing with the same things, helps keep Dawn going, and they become partners Dawn thought her bruises were from cheerleading practice, but after she also started feeling tired all the time, she went to the doctor and was diagnosed with leukemia.
But her roommate Sandy, who's dealing with the same things, helps keep Dawn going, and they become partners in battle against their diseases. As they work toward remission and beyond, their friendship grows, and they get to experience a camp for other cancer survivors and having their first experiences with romance.
It's an inspiring but realistic account of this horrible disease that keeps the story's heart close to its characters. People who do not want to read about the gritty details of cancer treatment should not read this book. It frightened me as a child, but I cared enough about Dawn that I wanted to know what would happen to her. Sep 17, Molly rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: This book is about a thirteen year old girl who has cancer. When she is in the hospital, she meets a new friend. They did everthing together but one day Dawns friend Sandy was well enough to go home. They wrote each other everyday.
They finally saw each other again at cancer camp. Cancer camp is a camp where kids with cancer go for two weeks and play games, swim, go on nature walks, and meet new friends. While Dawn and Sandy were at camp they became more than friends with two boys. When camp wa This book is about a thirteen year old girl who has cancer. When camp was over, Dawn received a letter from Sandy. The letter was about bad news. After that, the bad news kept coming.
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If you want to know what the letter said and about all of the ups and downs of Dawns life, you can read "Six Months to Live" by Lurlene McDaniel. This book is a series and the next book is called "I Want to Live". Lurlene McDaniel writes many inpirational novels for teens and I have read three of them and I plan on reading many more.
In sixth-grade my best friend and I were obsessed with Lurlene McDaniel. Combined we probably checked out everyone of her books in the school library during our sixth grade year. We would go straight to the M section of the library each time we visited and discuss which titles we had read and which we liked best. I remember loving them because, I think, it made me feel grown up to be reading something that had such sad and serious themes.
For that reason alone, thank you Lurlene McDaniel. Oct 23, Brenna Mathews rated it it was amazing. I loved this book! Its the type of book that you can never put down because its so intense and you want to know what is going to happen next. This book is based on a girl who was diagnosed with cancer, as he begins treatment and chemotherapy she becomes nauseous and ill. With some help from her new roommate Sandy who also has cancer, she begins to fight and battle her disease.
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Without notice both Dawn and Sandy go into remission and return home hopping to still be best friends, and battle to bec I loved this book! Without notice both Dawn and Sandy go into remission and return home hopping to still be best friends, and battle to become cancer free. I thought this book was great, and had lots of meaning. It has a great plot and exposition, and you really get hooked one the book. I suggest this book to anyone who likes to read sad or intense books.
Oct 18, Susan rated it it was amazing. This is the first book I read back when I was in junior high. I didn't read books till this one I Loved it, sad book about a girl who grts cancer at a young age.
Full of life, meets her best friend in the hospital on the oncology floor, where they become the best frends, ho to cancer camp together. There is alittle romance in the book. Awesome writer and story. The stoty is somewhat sad but good, it's about life, love, happiness, sicknes This is the first book I read back when I was in junior high. The stoty is somewhat sad but good, it's about life, love, happiness, sickness, getting better, dying, hope, faith. If you loved this book you will like the other ones in the series. Apr 29, Ansha D rated it it was amazing.
Being 13 is all about sleepovers, cheer, friends, etc. For Dawn Rochelle, life is very tensed when she finds out she has leukemia, a type of cancer.
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Dawn has many supporters throughout her disease but she still feels very lonely. She is trying everything she can do to try enjoy her childhood but still cannot. I liked this book a lot. It gives the reader a perspective of hard life becomes when you have cancer. Lurlene McDaniel delivers this story as if she were Dawn keeping a diary while going th Being 13 is all about sleepovers, cheer, friends, etc. Lurlene McDaniel delivers this story as if she were Dawn keeping a diary while going through this tragedy and coping with cancer.
This is a must read for soft people and adventurous people who like to try new things!! Sep 18, Jessica rated it liked it Shelves: I think I would have enjoyed this series more had I read it when I was younger. The main character is thirteen and the author writes her as a thirteen-year-old.
I could have related to Dawn Rochelle so much more if I had read this ten years ago. Dawn collects teddy bears, makes macaroni artwork and has everyday little crushes. I found that it read a little too prematurely for me. Younger girls, by all means, pick this up as a stepping stone for when you read The Fault in Our Stars!
Seventh Grade Girls Especially!!! Dec 22, Tana Bruggeman rated it really liked it. Have you ever read a book that just makes you want to cry at the end and want to read more. This book is very suspenceful with pages in it. The setting is more at a summer camp. I Want to Live: Book Two Electronic book text. She's been to summer camp and she's helped her brother make plans for his wedding.
And Dawn has been in remission from the leukemia that threatened her life. Now she's sick again and waiting to hear the news. Has the cancer come back? Will she live to celebrate her fifteenth birthday? Electronic book text Pages: Review This Product No reviews yet - be the first to create one! Subscribe to our newsletter Some error text Name.
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