If i stay If I Stay Series, Book 1
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- ISBN: 9780739380857 (sound recording)
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remote - Edition: Unabridged.
- Publisher: New York : Listening Library, 2009.
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General Note: | Unabridged. |
Target Audience Note: | Grade 7 - Grade 12 UG/Upper grades (9th-12) 5.3 ATOS Level |
System Details Note: | Requires OverDrive Media Console (file size: 71427 KB) or OverDrive Media Console (file size: 139901 KB). |
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- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2009 May
Gr 9 UpâForman creates a cast of captivating characters and pulls readers into a compelling story that will cause them to laugh, cry, and question the boundaries of family and love. While out on a drive with her family, 17-year-old Mia is suddenly separated from her body and forced to watch the aftermath of the accident that kills her parents and gravely injures her and her younger brother. Far from supernatural, this shift in perspective will be readily accepted by readers as Mia reminisces about significant events and people in her life while her body lies in a coma. Alternating between the past and the present, she reveals the details and complexities of her relationships with family and friends, including the unlikely romance with her punk-rock boyfriend, Adam. An accomplished musician herself, Mia is torn between pursuing her love for music at Julliard and a future with Adam in Oregon. However, she must first choose between fighting to survive and giving in to the resulting sadness and despair over all she has lost. Readers will find themselves engrossed in Mia's struggles and will race to the satisfying yet realistic conclusion. Teens will identify with Mia's honest discussion of her own insecurities and doubts. Both brutal and beautiful, this thought-provoking story will stay with readers long after the last page is turned.âLynn Rashid, Marriotts Ridge High School, Marriottsville, MD
[Page 106]. Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2009 August
Gr 9 UpâWhen you are 17 years old, you believe life is full of never-ending possibilities and promises. Mia, an exceptionally talented cellist, was no exception; she envisioned a life at Juilliard, New Years Eve on Times Square, summers and holidays with her supportive family, and a deeper relationship with Adam, her boyfriend. But one snowy morning, an ill-fated family trip to town leaves her parents and brother dead and Mia the lone survivor. She awakens from the crash to find herself in a "suspended state" of beingâshe has left her body, but not this side of life. In a coma, Mia must decide if she wants to fight to live. Although she feels like she is "experiencing everything through a fish bowl," it allows her to reflect on past memories and to contemplate her future. She reveals the love and commitment of family and friends connected directly or indirectly to her. Gayle Forman's novel (Dutton, 2009) alternates between Mia's past and present. Narrator Kirsten Potter is exceptional in her range of attitudes, from deep remorse to dripping sarcasm and everything in between. She offers small variations between characters, but she is Mia. Listeners can't help but revisit their own perspectives on life, rethink what is truly important, and expand their definition of family. A moving novel for young adult collections.âCheryl Preisendorfer, Twinsburg City Schools, OH
[Page 56]. Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.