The Forgetting

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Why does she have a sudden urge for strawberries when she's been allergic for years Why can't she remember last Christmas Driven to find her donor, Georgie discovers her heart belonged to a girl her own age who fell out of the foster care system and into a rough life on the streets. Everyone thinks she committed suicide, but Georgie is compelled to find the truth - before she loses herself completely.

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"[T]his story is a powerful call to action... Strong characters, a well-developed mystery and a budding romance all come together to make this a story worth reading. " - Kirkus Reviews
"[Teens] will be drawn into [The Forgetting]'s suspenseful, exciting story that sheds light on an important social justice issue not often addressed in YA fiction. This book is a solid purchase for its innovative subject matter." - School Library Journal
"Readers will watch in suspense as Georgie decides how much she's willing to sacrifice to see justice done" - Publishers Weekly
" I read this in basically one day-seriously. This was such an incredible book that I found it impossible to put down, and when I was forced to put it down, I quickly rushed through whatever it was I was doing to keep reading... I think everyone should read this book if they're into mysteries or just into books about a girl trying to find herself." - SLJ Teen
" This debut novel is swift-paced and goes down easy, pulling both romance and mystery readers along for an enjoyable ride." - Booklist
"Named a Kirkus Reviews Top Teen Title for February 2015!" - Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

NICOLE MAGGI wrote her first story in third grade about a rainbow and a unicorn. After working as an actress in NYC, she now lives in Los Angeles with her family and two oddball cats. She is also the author of the Twin Willows Trilogy. Visit her at www.nicolemaggi.com.