Mourning Song is a dramatic modern day novel which explores the repercussions of death. Dani and Cassie have already lost their father at young ages when Cassie at seventeen is diagnosed with cancer. She has only a few months left in life and McDaniel explores the consequences of this for not only Cassie but also for her younger sister Dani and their mother. The injustice of Cassie's impending death casts a shadow over the family causing strained relationships until a mysterious donor gives Cassie $100,000. Dani and Cassie decide to enjoy life as much as possible but can it ever replace Cassie's life? McDaniel's novel though thrilling in guessing what next tragedy will come is a trivial exploration of these issues. Her writing is designed for a young girl's mind and will provide little stimulation fro more experienced readers. Certainly an entertaining read, Mourning Song is a quick and unsophisticated view of death, love, and life.
This book was about Dani who found out that Cassie, her sister was diagnosed with brain tumor and she only had a few weeks to few months to live. Dani wants to do something for her sister before her sister set off to another world. Therefore,she decided to take her sister to the beach in Florida since it was Cassie's dream. However, this trip is dangerous for Cassie and challenging for Dani to accomplish.I like this book because it demonostrate how family members are willing to do anything for another. Like Dani, willing to take risk and take Cassie to the beach even though her condition may not be well enough for travel. Throughout this book, lots of encouragement, sisterhood, love is shown through the book and very heart touching.
What do You think about Mourning Song (1992)?
I gave this book 4 star because I really enjoyed this book. I felt like I just wasn’t to read more. I would always wake up and I had nothing to do so I got out my book and started reading until it brought me to sleep. It’s about a girl and her sister is diagnosed. She just wasn’t to do something nice for her sister. But while she was at the hospital she got a letter in the mall with a lot of money in it. She wasn’t to take her sister on vacation but they don’t think there mother will approve. To find out if there mother approves or not you’ll just have to read the book.
—Megan S
ti can't believe these books are still around! actually i can. they are good. it's been 20 yrs since i read them and still remember them. glad that a new audience gets to enjoy them...the good and the bad the smiles and the tears.
—Colourful
