R.A. McDonald
Paperback | Pages: 260 pages Rating: 3.89 | 148 Users | 47 Reviews
List Regarding Books Ada: Legend of a Healer
| Title | : | Ada: Legend of a Healer |
| Author | : | R.A. McDonald |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 260 pages |
| Published | : | January 1st 2011 by House of Lore |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Young Adult. Fiction. Paranormal |
Narrative To Books Ada: Legend of a Healer
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. McDonaldDescribe 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 |
Rating Regarding Books Ada: Legend of a Healer
Ratings: 3.89 From 148 Users | 47 ReviewsCommentary Regarding Books Ada: Legend of a Healer
Originally posted on my blog, Denim-Jacket Librarian DishesWho wouldn't want to rid themselves of any and all sickness or heal any injury the moment after it happens? To be free from such pitfalls as getting winded while running or healing muscles to help them grow stronger. It would sound like a good deal to most people. But for those with such abilities, like Ada, it is as much the dark side of the coin as it is the light especially when others want that skill for themselves alone. No oneAda is 15 and at the Between house after getting kicked out of another foster home, like her history of being kicked out of schools or upsetting her foster parents. She has 3 days for her Aunt Jessie to contact them before her social worker will have to send her to juvenile. Ada can tell by felling or smelling there is something wrong with someone. But they don't like hearing it when Ada asks or suggests health issues, hence part of her troubles with foster homes. The others are just not nice
ADS Legend of a HealerI looked into this story and it isn't my mind of story. I don't know why I picked this book to begin with.
Ada is a very troubled young girl with a gift even she doesn't realize she has until her mother's friend fills her in. Ada has always been able to see other people's illnesses and maladies but didn't know that her touch could heal them. I'm not sure how you could make it 15 years before realizing that your touch heals people, but as I got the impression that none of her homes are particularly loving I suppose that she wasn't touching many people.I felt that McDonald got into the mind of a
I 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
3.5Ada Legend of a Healer is a compelling, interesting, and well-paced story that follows a 15 year old girl and her struggle with a power she never realized she possessed. Ada is young and jaded and it shows. She doesnt trust people easily, including Jessie, the closest thing to family she has ever had. Her back and forth feelings regarding Jessie are a bit annoying, but easy to understand. Once Ada begins to accept her gift more, she really grows and her morals develop a great deal.The story
The story itself is unique...not in the choice of characters (teen girl with powers and issues struggling to find her place in the world....certainly familiar) but in what the author does with them. Ada is no wall flower. She may prefer to stay out of the limelight because of her abilities, but she is not afraid to stand up for herself, and at times leads to some pretty funny moments. Back to those abilities...Seeing sickness and injury is only the beginning for as the title implies, she can
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