The Last Forever

(Hardback)

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Beginnings and endings overlap in this soaring novel of love and grief from Printz Honor medal winner and National Book Award finalist Deb Caletti.

Nothing lasts forever, and no one gets that more than Tessa. After her mother died, its all Tessa can do to keep her friends, her boyfriend, and her happiness from slipping away. And then theres her dad. Hes stuck in his own daze, and its so hard to feel like a family when their house no longer seems like a home.

Her fathers solution An impromptu road trip that lands them in Tessas grandmothers small coastal town. Despite all the warmth and beauty there, Tessa cant help but feel even more lost.

Enter Henry Lark. He understands the relationships that matter. And more importantly, he understands her. A secret stands between them, but Tessas willing to do anything to bring them togetherbecause Henry may just be her one chance at forever.

Reviews

"Featuring sharp-witted first-person narration, some fascinating facts about plants and seeds, relatable characters, and evocative settings, Calettis (The Story of Us) inspiring novel eloquently depicts the nature of mutability. As with her previous books, this love story reverberates with honesty and emotion." * Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW *
"Caletti's writing is seamless and fluid, rich with descriptions of Tessa's physical world as well as her inner ruminations." * Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW *
"Caletti creates a wonderfully unique voice in Tessa, filled with wit, confusion, and mature reflection." * School Library Journal *
"Wholly absorbing." * Horn Book, STARRED REVIEW *

Author Bio

Deb Caletti is the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of over sixteen books for adults and young adults, includingHoney, Baby, Sweetheart, a finalist for the National Book Award;A Heart in a Body in the World, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book;Girl, Unframed; andOne Great Lie.Her books have also won the Josette Frank Award for Fiction, the Washington State Book Award, and numerous other state awards and honors, and she was a finalist for the PEN USA Award. She lives with her family in Seattle.