The possibilities of sainthood by donna freitas nook book. The lexile power v word selector identifies up to 10 challenging words in each book that are important for students to know. The possibilities of sainthood by donna freitas skip to main skip to sidebar. With interesting snippits on the causes of various saints, the story moves along with amusing anecdotes from antonia. Fresh and funny, this debut novel introduces a 15yearold catholic schoolgirl who experiences typical adolescent angst but has her own way of dealing with it. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Antonia lucia labella has a secret ambition to become a saint, but also a secret desire to catch the eye of a hottie. The possibilities of sainthood the possibilities of sainthood audiobook, by donna freitas. Well, to antonia, saints are royalty, and she wants her chance at being a princess. Michael walker thinks a lot like antonia labella, heroine of the possibilities of sainthood. Freitas first novel, the possibilities of sainthood, is a very sweet and innocent look at personal faith and a young girls everyday struggles.
A rare bloom of a blook, a genuflection toward the reality that todays young can still be, more likely than not, good at heart. Donna freitas fsg books for young readers farrar, straus and giroux byr antonia lucia labella has two secrets. A rare bloom of a book, a genuflection toward the reality that todays young can still be, more likely than not, good at heart. We had read the book as a class and everyone was excited to see what i got.
Oct 06, 2008 boston university assistant professor donna freitas the possibilities of sainthood is a young adult novel about antonia lucia labella, a 15yearold girl who wants to become the first living. The twoway the new category recognizes those who sacrifice their lives for others. Since i took the initiative to write the letter to the author and share my love of the book, i was the hero of the class. Although set in current times, aspects of this book seem at least 30 years gone by, but then again catholic. The possibilities of sainthood by donna freitas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sainthood definition is the quality or state of being a saint. Donna freitas while petitioning the vatican to make her the first living saint, antonia labella prays to assorted saints for everything from help with preparing the familys fig trees for the winter to getting her. Donna freitas dishes on sex, catholic clergy scandals, and her.
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The possibilities of sainthood audiobook listen instantly. Freitas has a writing style that invites a reader to step into the story, to become part of it, and really feel the emotions and actions of her characters. Everyone wanted to share in the excitement in hearing back from the publisher. Most of us arent actively working on that, but some must be. Read the possibilities of sainthood by donna freitas available from rakuten kobo. May 08, 2008 listen to possibilities of sainthood audiobook by donna freitas. The possibilities of sainthood quotes by donna freitas. Boston university assistant professor donna freitas the possibilities of sainthood is a young adult novel about antonia lucia labella, a 15yearold girl who wants to become the first living. Missing multimillions, secretly recorded priests, and possible threats to pope franciss lifenew allegations deepen the.
To antonia, saints are royalty and she wants her chance at being a princess. The possibilities of sainthood by donna freitas overdrive. The possibilities of sainthood quotes showing 11 of 1 was he going to ask me to go with him. The possibilities of sainthood by donna freitas goodreads. The possibilities of sainthood donna freitas macmillan. Donna freitas new york, ny, united states donna freitas is an author of fiction, nonfiction, and articles that appear in newspapers, magazines, and on blogs. The possibilities of sainthood will be enjoyed by readers who also liked small town sinners by melissa walker and its all about us by shelley adina. Sep, 2008 i was totally onboard with antonias petition to have a patron saint of figs and fig trees in the possibilities of sainthood. Listen to possibilities of sainthood by donna freitas at. But as antonia is going to learn, things get a little complicated when it comes to sainthood and first kisses, and that sometimes, what actually happens can be even better than what you hoped for. The possibilities of sainthood by by donna freitas.
This warm, engaging story of a 15yearold catholic girl is expertly narrated by emily bauer. The possibilities of sainthood book trailer youtube. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Click to read more about the possibilities of sainthood by donna freitas. The possibilities of sainthood by donna freitas abebooks. Aug 05, 2008 but as antonia is going to learn, things get a little complicated when it comes to sainthood and first kisses, and that sometimes, what actually happens can be even better than what you hoped for. Along the way, the reader learns of her secret crush on andy rotellini, as well as her confusing friendship with michael. The possibilities of sainthood by donna freitas is an inspiring book where the protagonist, antonia labella, has two main secrets to be the first living saint and to have her first kiss. Donna freitas while regularly petitioning the vatican to make her the first living saint, fifteenyearold antonia labella prays to assorted patron saints for everything from help with preparing the familys fig.
Sainthood definition of sainthood by merriamwebster. My popularity didnt last forever and i was ok with. Maybe i was getting ahead of myself and he was just making conversation. In my neverending quest for good catholic ya, i picked up the possibilities of sainthood, by donna freitas. Read free book excerpt from the possibilities of sainthood by donna freitas, page 1 of 3. The possibilities of sainthood chronicles a brief glimpse into antonias life. Born in rhode island, donna now splits her time between new york city and barcelona. The possibilities of sainthood is a charming and witty book, and her newlyacquired fans will be demanding more. Listen to possibilities of sainthood audiobook by donna freitas. Sulpicius, martin, and the possibilities of perpetual discourse. The possibilities of sainthood while never gloomy or dogmatic, is a literary work of mercy.