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Author: Judy Blume
Is there a difference between first love and true love? Judy Blume's groundbreaking novel about teen sexuality has a fresh new look. — The bed is brass, covered with a patchwork quilt, and "nice and firm," Michael says, "in case you're interested." Katherine is interested. — Katherine and Michael are in love, ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781481414432
ISBN-10: 1481414437
Publication Date: 4/29/2014
Pages: 240
Edition: Reissue
Rating:
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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GeniusJen avatar reviewed Forever... on + 5322 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
Reviewed by Taylor Rector for TeensReadToo.com

FOREVER... is the most romantic teen love story ever written!

Katherine and Michael are normal teens who meet in a normal way - at a party! What they have together is so bonding it seems like it will last forever. It's also the most difficult kind of relationship, because they are truly in love.

After meeting and going out a few times, Katherine feels like she is in love. When she and Michael begin getting closer in a sexual way, they both feel as if this could be it.

If I say any more about the plot then I will give away the whole book!

Once I started reading this book I couldn't put it down! It isn't often that you come across such an amazing love story because it is told as if Ms. Blume has really been in this intense of a relationship. FOREVER... is a must read for any older, mature teens due to sexual content.
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Helpful Score: 5
When I was 11 & in sleepaway camp, we all took turns reading this book. Judy Blume's story of a 17 year old girl being seriously in love and learning about relationships and sex and heartache. Judy Blume touched a lot of us with her realistic, unique, engaging writing that was very outside-the-box when she was originally published.

BTW--To anyone who think this book is a bad influence for teens and that it will promote casual unsafe, sex and turns girls into 'sluts', I am sorry, but you're terribly mistaken--to be polite. Yes one has to be mature to read this but it's not one to ban. If anything, it's educational and eye-opening to any and all young girls these days that receive no sex education at school or at home. It was written in the mid 70s so much of it will seem dated, especially the discussion of VD and no discussion of " Safe Sex". But it still a gem.
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Helpful Score: 5
Takes me back to my youth . . . good for reminiscing about your lost loves . . . and appreciating the one you have now!
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Helpful Score: 4
Judy Blume is awesome, even if you a grown-up girl.
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Helpful Score: 3
I loved Judy Blume\'s writing style even as a kid. These books that she wrote for adults had me just as drawn in. This one is about a love story that is filled with all the wonder of \"the first time\" until they separate that summer. It\'s a very real look at first love and will make you think back to your first love. Couldn\'t put the book down and read it in one sitting.
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This is the best coming-of-age book I have ever read! It is about the loss of innocence and the concept of young love and commitment.
btkehoe avatar reviewed Forever... on + 22 more book reviews
Not my favorite Judy Blume book, but still a great read about young love. We've all been there and you really feel for her characters in this one.
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Really great story!
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Interesting to reread a book from past teen years. It gives you a whole new perspective.
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This is coming from a 16 year old girl, this book was awful. It was stupid and I did not like the way teenage relationships were portrayed. I do not recommend this book unless you are still in middle school.
cheryll avatar reviewed Forever... on + 51 more book reviews
this was my favorite book of all time when I was a teen.I think I must have read it 100 times if not more.I still have this today
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I had ordered this book after reading about it on NPR's book blog. I remember my first book that i EVER read on my own was Freckle Juice by the same author and the review I read was NOTHING like what i could imagine it to be. Ordered it after reading and excerpt which very much represented the book as a whole. was a fun quick read on the beach, but not sure this is something I would give a younger girl to read as it does give a very mixed message to the age group it's targeting about sexuality and the act of sex in general.
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This book was good for teenagers but a little graphic at times.. When you read this book u need to have a mature mind. I am 15 and i felt dirty reading this book. But amazingly written.


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