Between Here and Forever

By Elizabeth Scott

For Ages: 14 and up

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A romantic but dark coming-of-age teen novel by the author of Perfect You and Living Dead Girl.

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Simon Pulse |
256 pages |
ISBN 9781416994848 |
May 2011 |
Grades 9 and up

$16.99 List Price

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Praise

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“Compulsively readable, this novel will appeal to fans of Sarah Dessen and Gayle Forman.”

– SLJ

“An emotionally wrenching exploration of hope, acceptance, and pride, and Scott’s messages--that it’s quite possible to break your own heart and that everyone deserves love--will resonate strongly with teens navigating... ”

– Booklist

“Teens who like other realistic dramas will enjoy this book, and underdogs will root for Abby as she discovers her own sense of self-worth.”

– VOYA

“The author creates well-developed characters in Abby, Eli and, eventually, in Tess, as Abby learns much more about her sister than she ever had expected to know. Supporting characters, too, easily stand out as real individuals....... ”

– Kirkus

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I lean forward and look at Tess.

She’s still.

Silent.

The machines that keep Tess alive beep at me. I’ve been here so often that sometimes I think they’re her way of replying. But today that’s not enough. Sunday is a day of prayer after all, isn’t it? So here’s mine:

Today I want Tess to wake up.

Today she has to wake up.

I lean in, so close I can see the tiny blue lines on her eyelids marking where her blood still pumps, still flows. Shows that her heart still beats.

“If you don’t do something, Tess,...