Overview
Alex and Becca have always been best friends. But when Becca does something nearly unforgivable at Alex's dad's funeral, Alex cuts ties with her and focuses on her grieving family. Time passes, and Alex finally decides to forgive Becca. Then she's hit with another shocker: Becca has cancer. It also turns out Becca has a bucket list, one she doesn't know she'll be able to finish now. That's where Alex comes in, along with a mysterious and guarded boy who just may help Alex check a few items off her own bucket list. Julie Halpern writes about illness, loss, love, and friendship with candor and compassion. Here is an unforgettable book about living fully, living authentically, and just . . . living.
Full Product Details
Author: Julie Halpern
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Imprint: Feiwel & Friends
Volume: 15
Dimensions:
Width: 14.50cm
, Height: 2.40cm
, Length: 21.70cm
Weight: 0.345kg
ISBN: 9781250025654
ISBN 10: 1250025656
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 12 November 2013
Recommended Age: From 13 to 18 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Alex's voice is a strong one, and fans of Halpern's <i>Get Well Soon </i>(2007) and <i>Have a Nice Day </i>(2012) will embrace it. <i>Booklist</i></p> A memorable novel about a rock-solid friendship surviving trying circumstances that never loses its sense of humor. <i>Publishers Weekly</i></p> Incredibly personal, deeply emotional, and more than just a little bit sexy, <i>The F-It List</i> is a spectacular contemporary read. <i>The Book Muncher</i></p> <i>The F-It List</i> is a dazzling novel full of spirit and laugh out loud moments. <i>BookYAReview</i></p> It would be a shame to miss out on this engaging story of grief, friendship, and love. <i>Super Librarian</i></p> Readers will cheer for Anna as she gains confidence in herself, dares to rebel a little, and gets well as she goes back to her life. <i>VOYA on 'Get Well Soon'</i></p> . . . laugh-out-loud funny and immensely intelligent. <i>Kirkus, starred review on Have a Nice Day</i></p>
<p>Praise for Get Well Soon <br><br> Readers will cheer for Anna as she gains confidence in herself, dares to rebel a little, and gets well as she goes back to her life. -- VOYA <br><br><br>Praise for Have a Nice Day <br><br> . . . laugh-out-loud funny and immensely intelligent. -- Kirkus , starred review
Alex's voice is a strong one, and fans of Halpern's Get Well Soon (2007) and Have a Nice Day (2012) will embrace it. - Booklist A memorable novel about a rock-solid friendship surviving trying circumstances that never loses its sense of humor. -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Get Well Soon Readers will cheer for Anna as she gains confidence in herself, dares to rebel a little, and gets well as she goes back to her life. -- VOYA Praise for Have a Nice Day . . . laugh-out-loud funny and immensely intelligent. -- Kirkus , starred review
Author Information
JULIE HALPERN is the author of the acclaimed teen novels GET WELL SOON, INTO THE WILD NERD YONDER, DON'T STOP NOW, and HAVE A NICE DAY. She lives with her husband, the illustrator Matthew Cordell, and their family outside of Chicago.
