As a child I began reading this series and basically desired reading every book ever written by Lurlene McDaniel. Each of these stories are sad and center around a teen with a life threatening illness. BUT - each story, though sad, is highly focused on the inspiration to live, survive, and made the most out of every situation. McDaniel uses this book, as part of the Dawn Rochell series, to share educational, true-to-life experiences of a young girl with lukemia. An inspirational story highly recommended for tweener girls.
Tools for this page
I Want to Live
(1987, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by Lurlene McDaniel)
-
Is it age appropriate?
About our ratings(Flash is loading. If this text does not disappear you need to install the latest flash version)
Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 11. -
Is it any good?
-
Common Sense says
Forthright book focused on disease and death.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11–14
What to watch out for
-
Violence:
-
Sex:
-
Language:
-
Consumerism:
-
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
What Parents Need to Know
About I Want to Live
Parents need to know that the book is focused on disease and death. You may want to read it together so that you can answer any questions as they arise.
Read our full review by P. J. Nunn
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Dawn's struggles, both physical and emotional. How would you support her, if you were her friend or sibling?
Our Members Say
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
An inspirational story highly recommended for tweener girls.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Give Recommendations, Get Them, Too!
Become a member and get recommendations from other parents based on your child's age.Tell us your child's age:
Already a member? Log inOur Members Rate It
Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say it's educational |
Have you read it? 
For Your Family
Get age-based recommendations for your kids:
Customize based on your child's age
