Forever Changes

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For a girl who doesnt have much time, every infinitesimal moment counts

Brianna is a math whiz. Shes almost certain to be admitted to MITthat is, if she survives to see her nineteenth birthday. Brianna has cystic fibrosis, and after her friend Molly died six months ago, its hard for Brianna to let go of the feeling that shes next. Numbers make sense to Briannathey give her something to think about besides her own crummy odds. To her great surprise, it is in math class that she discovers the infinity that exists between eighteen and nineteen.

Poignant and true, this story of one extraordinary teenage life is riveting. WithForever Changes, Brendan Halpin has crafted an unparalleled protagonist who will leave an indelible mark on readers.

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This is a heartbreaking story of courage, friendship, and acceptance, with some great math concepts to boot.School Library Journal

The writing... captures much dimension in the personalities of Brianna and those who love her. Kirkus Reviews

The story of a young woman whose time is measurable if not mathematically knowable... readers will be drawn by that affecting theme. The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books

Author Bio

Brendan Halpin is a teacher and the author of books for adults and young adults including the Alex AwardwinningDonorboy,Forever Changes, and the Junior Library Guild SelectionShutout. He is also the coauthor ofTessa Masterson Will Go to Prom, with Emily Franklin, andNotes from the Blender, with Trish Cook, both of which the American Library Association named to its Rainbow List. Halpins writing has appeared in theBoston Globe, theLos Angeles Times,RosieandBest Lifemagazines, and theNew York Times Modern Love column. Halpin is a vegetarian, a fan of vintage horror movies, and an avid tabletop gamer. He lives with his wife, Suzanne, their three children, and their dog in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston.