Elena is a seventeen-year old girl who claims to hear the Virgin's voice. Concerned, her parents and priest think it's wise to put her under psychiatric care. But does Elena really belong in a clinic? As in VanPatten's first story, "Ángel", this story defies stereotypes and takes us into the mind of an intelligent teenager. "Elena" is a story that hits all the right notes for students of Spanish, consisting of nine segments plus a short prologue and a short epilogue. It is just the right length for students of intermediate Spanish.
This is a great book to read to bridge the gap between the intermediate level to the more advanced. I feel very proud of myself for being able to understand the book. Good story. Held my interest. Can't wait to read BVP's next one.