To Catch a Falling Star

This captivating novel of a teenage girl seeking eternal truths and ultimately finding them will delight readers of all ages.The likable key characters bring talented first-time author Julie Wright's story to life in an endearing and pleasing way.A great gift for LDS young women!April Preston has had a rocky few months. Following her parents' divorce, April was dragged to Boston to live with her mother. Her only glimmer of happiness there has come through her new friend Sara Downey, who is not only smart and popular, but is also a true friend.Sara soon sets April up on a blind date with John, a Mormon from the Rocky Mountains. He returns home, but April dreams of their next meeting. Then Sara is diagnosed with cancer.Sara begins a search for God and the ultimate purpose of life while April finds herself filled with cynicism and doubt. While at a party, she meets Sam, a new friend who designates himself her conscience. Sam is headed to BYU, and when April finds out that his roommate is going to be John, she conspires to get her parents to send her there for college.Reunited with John, April finds herself confronting her past, as well as facing the quest looming in front of her, which urges her down a path she can ultimately never deny-the truth.Wright, Julie is the author of 'To Catch a Falling Star', published 2001 under ISBN 9781555175641 and ISBN 1555175643.