Forever

Title: Forever...

Author: Judy Blume


ISBN: 978-1416934004

Publisher: Simon Pulse

Copyright:1975

 Plot Summary: This book tells the tale of Katherine and Michael. Katherine is a high school senior who meets Michael at a party. The book follows them as they date and begin to explore the idea of sexual intimacy. They ultimately decide to physicalize their relationship, and they decide that this means they will be together forever. However, over the summer they get jobs in different states, they try to hold onto their relationship and make forever last.


Critical Evaluation: Judy Blume is a pioneer in young adult books. This is one of the first stories where a teenager had sex and did not face some kind of great punishment. This broke down walls and allow other authors to do the same. This book is well written and captures the fire that first love holds.

Reader's Annotation: Katherine and Michael are instantly attracted to each other and are convinced their love will last forever, but is forever as long as they think it is?
 
Genre: Realistic Fiction, Classic, Romance

Author Information:  Judy Blume has written 27 other literary works including, Are you there God? It's Me Margaret, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, and Frecklejuice. She was inspired to write this book after her daughter requested a book where two teenagers have sex, and no one died. To learn more about Judy Blume visit her website at www.judyblume.com

Book talks: Sex, first love

Reading Level/Interest Age: High School. 14-16
Challenge: Sexual content. This story is built around first love and Katherine's first sexual experience. It goes into great detail but it is not pornographic. It is a necessary part of the story and not excessive.

Why was this book chosen?:  Judy Blume is one of my favorite young adult authors, and this is one of my favorite stories.