- Hardcover: 248 pages
- Publisher: Kids Can Press (Aug 1 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1553370317
- ISBN-13: 978-1553370314
- Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 16 x 2.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 313 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,003,357 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Booklist
Gr. 7-10. Stories about teens struggling with parental divorce are commonplace, but this one, from an author who lives in Canada, is particularly well crafted. Ninth-grader Jes Miner-Cooper knows that she isn't responsible for her parents' divorce; their marriage started to fail after her little sister, Alberta, died. What bothers is the perception that her folks are hiding something from her. Her father spends most of his time fishing and reading Russian novels; her mother is absorbed in plans to remarry. Jes' friends aren't any help: one is involved in a new romance; another, Sam, wants to be more than just a friend. Then along comes beautiful Pamela, the daughter of Jes' mother's intended. In short order, Pamela takes over Jes' room, Jes' best girlfriend, and Jes' wannabe boyfriend. When Jes is accused of shoplifting, she's sure her old world is gone forever. Friesen evokes a strong sense of the messiness and unhappiness that come with divorce as well as the difficulties of acceptance and reconciliation. But it's the dance between the sturdy, troubled Jes and her soon-to-be stepsister that will pull readers in. They'll want to know if Pamela is as perfect as she seems. Jean Franklin
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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Particularly well crafted (Booklist )
[This is an above-average novel with spirited dialogue and well-developed characters. (School Library Journal )
[This is an above-average novel with spirited dialogue and well-developed characters. (School Library Journal )
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazingly wonderful book,
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This review is from: Losing Forever (Paperback)
Losing Forever was an amazing book. It captivated me and i never wanted to put it down, i dont think i even did. The end was amazing, and i am so excited for "For Now" because It looks like a good addition to Jes's story. Im about to read it, so I will review that book soon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Losing Forever (Paperback)
This book is one of the best books I have ever read in my whole entire life. The plot is good, the characters are good, the set is good, everything is good.I seriously think that Gayle Friesen is one of the best authors. Her books are just so real and understanding. And what I think I like best about them is that they are modern, contemporary books, but they're not like "The Princess Diaries" or anything. So, basically, I really like this book and I really think everyone, from young adults to old adults, should read this book. I think you will be satisfied.
5.0 out of 5 stars
the best!,
By stephanie (toronto, ontario, canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Losing Forever (Hardcover)
losing forever was a really great book and one of the best ive read. this book is impossible to put down once you start. i really got into the story and felt like i was there and im sure youll do the same. i even felt a bit of envy towards the story and i really hope that gayle friesen continues this story.
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