The Truth About Forever
 

The Truth About Forever

by Sarah Dessen

With her sixth novel, award-winning author Sarah Dessen offers up another generous helping of finely crafted storytelling about real teens dealing with real life. In The Truth About Forever, when asked how she is coping with her father's death, invariably seventeen year old Macy Queen's answer is "fine," when nothing could be further from the truth. In actuality, she is drowning in grief... (read more)

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"Hey! What's so funny!?!" 165 books / 502 members / 340 posts I need more funny in my life, Hey, who doesn't?

So lets talk about the funny, witty, hilarious stuff we've read. Any kind of funny -puns, wordplay, dry wit, Calvin & Hobbes, sci-fi, fantasy, politics, YA -- if it tickles your funny bone, let me know about it, because I'm sure to end up reading it!

YA Books that Adults Should Read 692 books / 1766 members / 3944 posts Some of the best literature is written for young adults and children. This group is for sharing titles that are often overlooked because they are marketed to younger people.
Teen Girls 61 books / 144 members / 327 posts Its for teenage girls who like any kind of books
sarah dessen books 8 books / 59 members / 66 posts this is for people that has read or would like to read or just talk about sarah dessen's book. anyone's welcome! ^.^
Mrs. Gaetano's 4th period English Class 33 books / 26 members / 170 posts Assignment:
Rate the books that you have read this quarter. After you rate the books write a review. Answer the following questions:
*Were the characters believable? Did they remind you of anyone you know? Or were they in a situation that you or your friends have been in?
* How is the title appropriate for the book? Or maybe it isn’t
* What is the theme of the book? How was this conveyed to the reader?
Add one quote to support your answers!

**You must respond to five of your classmates
Teen Fiction for Intellectual Youth 13 books / 31 members / 22 posts Being an author, it is hard for me to write such short descriptions but I will try to make this short, sweet, simple, and to the point. This group is primarily for teenagers (18+under) If you are an adult though and would like to join, no one is stopping you. Secondly, I created this group because I am a teenager that enjoys reading. Reading is like Candy. You can't get enough of it. I finish about 2 novels a week. If it's the summer i finish about one a day. Anyway, I believe reading and writing are very important. I hate that society believes that Teens should just read those happy, go-lucky type of novels. So this group is going to have all types of novels. Some adult ones, some children's ones. This group is for intellectuals that want to become even brighter. The shelf will consist of all genres and age leveled books. Sylvia Plath, J.D Salinger, Judy Blume, Edgar Allen Poe, and Ray Bradbury will become a common site for these members. I am encouraging all teens & young adults to join. This should be a very delightful experience. Always challenge yourself. You can't be dissapointed! Have a great day reading :]
Libba Bray: Gemma Doyle Series 41 books / 20 members / 141 posts This is a group for those who love the Gemma Doyle Series - A Great and Terrible Beauty, Rebel Angels and The Sweet Far Thing.
Love Sarah Dessen 4 books / 3 members / 9 posts Well, my name is Sarah and I love all Sarah Dessen books, especially The Truth About Forever so yeah. If you haven't read it, check it out, and if you have, well, this is a group for ya.
Mrs. Gaetano's English Class, Period 1, Third Quarter 29 books / 21 members / 141 posts Welcome to your third quarter outside reading book project! Your first attempt at Shelfari was wonderful. We are going to change things a little bit and try to grow in our responses to the literature. 1. I would like you to write a book review where you explain what is going on in the book. Notice, this is not a plot summary, but an overview of what a reader should expect as she reads the book. Please look on shelfari.com for a review of your book. It should help you understand what you should include in your project. 2. Along with the review I would like you to include a quote that exemplifies the character, a theme, or the understanding of the book. 3. Finally, I want you to end this review with a recommendation. Who would like this book? What other books can you relate your book to? After you are done with this recommendation I would like you to comment on your classmates’ reviews. This requires you to make a thoughtful comment and to ask a question. You are required to respond to at least three people. Please look at the project wrap-up for the last quarter to see some truly exemplary examples.
Best Reads Out There 19 books / 4 members / 1 posts this is for anyone who enjoys reading a great book or ever thought of joining a book club. My taste tends to be young adult realistic fiction, but i do venture into fantasy and historical fiction. For anyone one who loves to read, this is the group for you!
2008 Summer Reading 37 books / 221 members / 160 posts For the students, faculty, and staff of Maine East High School.
SH reads 29 books / 19 members / 714 posts Hello, As promised, here is the South Hadley reads group. I don't know everyone's email off the top of my head, so do send out invitations to anyone who might be interested. Should we start with summer reading?
fun and games... 9 books / 135 members / 1140 posts if you absolutly LOVE all those games you find in groups. well heres the group for you!where you can post as many games as you like! You dont only have to post games though, you can post anything just dont be rude. :D hope you have fun!
Fun-o-city! 19 books / 72 members / 279 posts If you are bored and have nothing better to do, Join this group!!!..there'll be games, riddles and much, much more!


btw, Lets see if we can reach up to 100 memebers...tell ur firends about this group...lets see if we can get the group with the most members added!!!
Just for Girls! 29 books / 57 members / 30 posts This group is for girls only. (Well, boys too if you like girl books!) Feel free to start discussions and add good girly books to the shelf! This group can also recommend books to you by the added books on the shelf.
Ms. Keane's 10th grade students 6 books / 50 members / 481 posts This is a site for Ms. Keane's 10th grade students to discuss the books we read.
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